Sedum japonicum subsp. oryzifolium var. oryzifolium
Sedum japonicum subsp. oryzifolium var. oryzifolium("Taitogome")
Japanese name: タイトゴメ（大唐米） Scientific name:Sedum japonicum subsp. oryzifolium var. oryzifolium
[Overview]
A perennial growing on rocks along the coast.
The stems branch well and creep long distances along the ground, and the branches are erect or ascending.
The leaves are simple and alternate, cylindrical, 0.3–0.7 cm long and 0.2–0.4 cm wide, and fleshy.
The leaves tend to be crowded on the upper part of the branches.
The leaves turn red in winter.
Three-branched cymes at the stem tips have short branches and bear 3–10 yellow 5-petaled flowers about 1 cm across, opening in a star shape.
There are 10 stamens, and the anthers are deep yellow.
The sepals have a very short spur.
[Cultivation]
Propagate by division, stem cuttings, or from seed.
It prefers sunny, well-drained soil.
For potted plants, water thoroughly in spring and autumn when the soil surface dries; in summer, place the pot where it is sheltered from rain and water sparingly; in winter, rainfall is sufficient.
For plants in the ground, rainfall is sufficient.
Fertilize sparingly, applying a small amount of liquid fertilizer in spring and autumn.
There are no particular pests or diseases.
[Notes]
The name compares the leaves to grains of rice.
