The stonecrop - often referred to as sedum or stonecrop - is one of the most undemanding and robust garden perennials. The plant does not make high demands on soil and care, even summer drought is tolerated. Sedums will thrive almost anywhere provided they are planted in a sunny spot. You also have little to do with regard to possible cutting measures.
The sedum can be cut every few years to rejuvenate
Cut back sedum in spring
Essentially, sedum plants don't need regular pruning every year, as long as the plants are thriving and growing well, all they need is a pruning every few years. With this you remove unattractively grown or bald shoots, and you can also use this opportunity to make a division. However, if you are disturbed by the dried-up inflorescences from the previous year, you can of course cut them back - but only in spring, since the fat hen needs the nutrients remaining in the old shoots as a winter supply. The pruning is best done just before the new sprouting.
Cut sedum for fall arrangements
Incidentally, the inflorescences of the sedum can also be cut while they are still in full bloom. You can use them for colorful garden bouquets or autumn arrangements, and the sedum can also be dried very well. To do this, simply hang the freshly cut shoots upside down in an airy and warm place, but not in direct sunlight - the beautiful flower colors only fade there.
Cut cuttings or offshoots
Sedum hens can easily be propagated by cuttings or leaf cuttings, which are also cut in the spring. You can also cut longer shoots into several pieces and plant them separately - Sedum forms roots very easily, although you should let the cuttings dry for about two to three days before planting. It is best to use a succulent substrate as growing soil, which - as is usual with vegetative propagation - should be kept moist for several weeks.
Propagate sedum hens via offshoots
Some sedum species also develop side shoots, which can be cut as offshoots from a length of about five centimeters and planted like cuttings in a succulent substrate. Both the offshoots and the cuttings can be planted outdoors as soon as new roots have formed.
tips
When pruning, make sure not to cut back the shoots more than 2/3 of the original length.