What it is: This listing is Sedum makinoi 'Ogon'. NC State Extension describes 'Ogon' as a tiny-leaved spreading ground cover with bright gold foliage, and notes that the species can also be grown as a houseplant.

Light: Give it bright, direct light from a sunny window, or a grow bulb; NC State Extension says sedums are easy to grow indoors with bright direct light from a window or a grow light, and most kinds want sun to part sun outdoors. Use a coarse, well-drained cactus mix such as our succulent and cacti soil (NC State Extension).

Watering & care: Allow the mix to dry out between waterings, and avoid wet or poorly drained conditions, which can cause rot (NC State Extension). Empty any saucer so the pot does not sit in water. In winter, water less often, especially on tender houseplant kinds.

Humidity: Average household air is usually fine. These succulents tolerate dry soil and do not need extra humidity (NC State Extension).

Temperature: NC State Extension lists Sedum makinoi in USDA zones 6a to 10b and notes that it may do less well in cold temperatures. In our climate, treat it as a container or houseplant you can protect from hard frost, or as a summer patio plant.

Winter indoors: Keep it in a bright, frost-free window, or under a grow bulb, water less often, and keep it off cold glass.

Expected indoor size: NC State Extension describes the species as a small plant about 4 inches high (dimensions 2–4 inches tall and 4 inches–1 foot wide). The cultivar 'Ogon' is listed as a dense mat about 2 inches high and 12 inches wide.

Feeding: Feed sparingly in the growing season with our Cactus Fertilizer, and ease off in winter.

Pets & pests: NC State Extension tags Sedum makinoi as poisonous and notes that stems and leaves eaten in quantity can cause stomach upset. We do not have an ASPCA listing for this species, so we are not calling it pet-safe. Leaves fall off easily and can be used to start new plants; avoid wet, poorly drained conditions (NC State Extension).

About your plant: Every plant is a little different. Size, fullness and leaf count vary from plant to plant and change with age and light, so we can't promise a particular stem length, leaf count or leaf colour. The options listed (4") refer to the pot or container size. They do not guarantee an exact stem length, leaf count or leaf colour. Photos show typical plants from our greenhouse, not the specific plant you will receive. The shared gallery image shows other Sedum as inspiration.