Light. Grows best in full sun and also takes partial shade.
Water. Once established it is drought tolerant and seldom needs extra water. Overwatering and poor drainage are the main things to avoid.
Soil and feeding. Needs well-drained soil and handles sand, clay, rocky and poor soils, including alkaline ones. In hanging baskets, use a fast-draining Potting Soil.
Size. About 3 inches tall and spreading about 1 ft. Space plants about 12 inches apart for groundcover.
Problems to watch. Slugs and snails are occasional pests; use Snail and Slug Bait following the label. Southern blight can also occur.
Good to know. Small white to pale pink star flowers appear in summer. The sap can irritate sensitive skin, and eating many leaves may upset the stomach.
Sources: NC State Extension Plant Toolbox: Sedum tetractinum · Chicago Botanic Garden Plant Finder: Sedum tetractinum
