{"product_id":"lizard-succulent-sedum-rubens-lizard","title":"Lizard Succulent - Sedum rubens 'Lizard'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLizard Succulent (\u003cem\u003eSedum rubens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lizard') is a small, hummock-forming sedum only 10cm high and 25cm wide, with slender, fleshy blue-green leaves lightly shaded in purple. The cushions of chubby leaves suit terrariums, windowboxes, rockeries and roof gardens. White star-shaped flowers appear in summer on mature, happy plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue-green, lilac-tinted cushions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small slender leaves cluster into rounded hummocks, with a soft purple shading that adds depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 10cm by 25cm, it squeezes into gaps between stones, pots and windowboxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for tough sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roof gardens, rockeries and high-rise windowboxes, where sun, wind and thin soil defeat many plants, are its natural home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite summer stars.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature, happy plants bring out small white star-shaped flowers in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise.\u003c\/strong\u003e Succulent leaves store moisture, so it copes with dry spells between drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerrariums and shallow bowls.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact hummocks suit a dry terrarium or a shallow dish, alone or with other small succulents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and roof gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 20cm apart in a drift for a soft, cushiony effect between stones. Full sun and thin soil are what it prefers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindowboxes and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a sunny box with little soil, it keeps its shape and asks for little care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it at the front of a dry border, where its low cushions edge taller plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lizard Succulent in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright sunlight and a free-draining position. It is happy in rocky, sandy soil and exposed locations, and suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland gardens. We have not tested its cold hardiness, so shelter it from heavy frost in colder districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining, gritty soil. In pots, use a cactus and succulent mix with extra grit, and avoid heavy clay that holds water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water new plants until they are established. After that, give a drink if the plant softens, droops or wrinkles, especially in extended heat, and otherwise leave it dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is needed. Leave the hummocks to build up on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Lizard Succulent as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small, tidy plant that builds its hummock over a season or two. Plant it into gritty mix or soil in bright light soon after delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. If the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on the page will email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eSucculents for pots and gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-repot-your-plants-like-a-pro\"\u003eHow to repot your plants like a pro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have not tested its cold hardiness, so we recommend shelter from heavy frost. In colder districts, grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summer, with small white star-shaped flowers. They come on mature, happy plants, so a young plant may take a season or two to flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a terrarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a dry terrarium suits it, provided it gets bright light and the mix drains freely. Water only when the plant starts to soften or wrinkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790881423679,"sku":"SED-RUB-LIZARD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/lizard-succulent-sedum-rubens-lizard.jpg?v=1792211068","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/lizard-succulent-sedum-rubens-lizard","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}