Planting sedum from leaf cuttings is also common, however, it is a much slower way to grow sedum in the landscape. Sedum can also be divided from an established planting area to add more to other areas of your yard. A sunny and warm room is the best area for the sedum.Common ways to plant sedum are from potted plants or bare root. Stonecrop will thrive in a pot that has drainage holes allowing the soil to drain well and dry out. Stay away from a north facing window, as the plant will need at least 6 hours of sun each day. Plenty of sun will bring out the colors in its foliage.
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Sedum needs full sun and warmth to grow well. A bit of extra care can help the sedum to thrive indoors.
Even in the poorest of conditions, stonecrop will tolerate an indoor environment. Sedum is quickly becoming a popular indoor plant. During the winter months, water the sedum sparingly. Sedum will need at least 6 hours of sun a day. Place it near a south facing window or under grow lights. It is best to bring the sedum indoors during the fall, before the first freeze. Plants can sense when the weather changes. You can also bring your container sedum indoors for the winter. It is best for the plant to stay frozen and dormant during the cold and rebloom in the spring. Place the pot in a sheltered area near a building for the winter. Ceramic or terracotta pots will crack, so we recommend our resin containers. Depending on the material of your container, you can leave the sedum outdoors during winter and they will be ok. Sedum is a very hardy plant that can tolerate cold weather. A diluted 15-15-15 liquid fertilizer will work (¼ tsp of fertilizer per gallon of water). If it seems like the sedum is not blooming well, you can fertilize it during the growing season. Excess fertilizer can make the plant too leggy. Throughout the growing season, supplemental feedings are not needed. When first planting sedum, it is a good idea to mix a slow release fertilizer into the soil. If you house the pot outdoors, and it is exposed to rainy conditions, be sure the pot has drainage holes. Give it just enough moisture until the soil is saturated. Water the plant only when the soil feels dry. It is much easier to revive a dried out stonecrop versus trying to repair a soggy plant. Watering Sedum in PotsĪ dry sedum makes for a happy sedum. Allowing space between plants helps with air flow and drying out. Quick drying soil is also good for sedum. Soil that sits below the rim of the pot can allow water to pool, resulting in the leaves rotting. A healthy plant will need to sit above the rim of the pot. The best thing to remember when working with sedum is to plant it in soil that is well draining. Sedum like a soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It is important that the soil you choose is well draining.
They will grow in sandy, rocky, shallow, or poor soil. Sedums are hardy and can grow in less than desirable conditions. For best growth, place the container in a warm room that gets plenty of full sun. Indoor potted stonecrop can be planted anytime of the year. Staged in full sun, the plant will flourish well into winter. Outdoor potted sedum should be planted in early spring, just after the last frost. For larger arrangements, our resin pots are a better choice as they are lighter and easier to move around. Both of these materials are porous, which help with water drainage. Sedums grow best in terracotta or ceramic pots. Pots are made of many different types of material. A pot that has an inch or two of extra space around the sides is good. Selecting a pot that is the right size is important. If you choose a shallow container specifically for succulents, it will not have drainage holes. If you can, choose a pot that has drainage holes.
Allowing the plant to sit in saturated soil will cause root rot resulting in the plant turning to mush. When planting sedum in a container, it is important to use well draining soil. Succulents look lovely in smaller containers, such as our bowl planters. It can be grown in any size or shaped pot as long as it has drainage holes. Thriving in full sun and well drained soil that is dry, sedum is a perfect potted plant for decks, patios, and rooftop garden areas, Sedum has roots that are very shallow. Its thick waxy leaves store water for extended periods of time which is perfect for container growing. Sedum plants need very little care and can withstand heat and dry conditions. Normally grown in the ground, stonecrop can be easily grown in containers. Creeping sedum is often used as ground cover in garden areas, while clumping sedum grows taller. Sedum (Stonecrop) is a flowering perennial plant in the succulent family.
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