Japanese name: マルバマンネングサ（丸葉万年草） Scientific name:Sedum makinoi var. makinoi
[Overview]
A perennial growing on rocks and similar places in the mountains.
The stems branch well; the base creeps along the ground and roots at the nodes, while the upper part is ascending.
The leaves are simple and opposite, spatulate to obovate, 0.7–1 cm long and 0.3–0.6 cm wide, and fleshy.
The leaf surface is glossy, and the base narrows into a stalk-like form.
Cymes at the stem tips bear yellow 5-petaled flowers that open in a star shape.
There are 10 stamens, and the anthers just before dehiscence are red.
The sepals have a short spur.
[Cultivation]
Propagate by division or stem cuttings.
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.
