Stonecrop has won our sympathy as a succulent ornamental plant with summer flowers in magical colors. The perennial of the year 2011 kindly forgives some beginner's mistakes. If you are still puzzling over questions about correct planting and professional care, these answers will provide you with useful information.

The sedum plant is a very easy-care perennial

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  1. Plant sedum properly
  2. care tips
  3. Which location is suitable?
  4. The right planting distance
  5. What soil does the plant need?
  6. What is the best planting time?
  7. When is flowering time?
  8. Cut sedum properly
  9. pour sedum
  10. Fertilize sedum properly
  11. Diseases
  12. pests
  13. hibernate
  14. propagate sedum
  15. How do I plant correctly?
  16. Sedum in the pot
  17. Is sedum poisonous?
  18. How do I care for sedum as a houseplant?
  19. Does stonecrop have healing powers?
  20. Beautiful varieties

    21. Plant sedum properly

    So that stonecrop can play to its strengths perfectly, the following aspects are relevant when planting:

    • The sunny location has permeable, humus-rich and sandy-dry soil
    • No compost or other fertilizer is added to the potting soil
    • The planting depth corresponds to that in the seed pot
    • Water the stonecrop only a little after planting

    If you have concerns about the required permeability, optimize the soil with sand or grit (46.95€) and spread a drainage at the bottom of the planting pit with small broken pieces of clay or grit.
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    care tips

    The closer the chosen location is to the ideal conditions, the less effort is required to care for stonecrop.

    • Water the ornamental plant in the bed only when there is no rain
    • Use collected rainwater or decalcified tap water
    • Fertilizing is not necessary in the bed
    • Protect the stonecrop with needle brushwood if it is permanently wet in winter
    • Cut back in early spring by a maximum of two thirds

    In the planting bowl, only water when the thumb test indicates a dried-on substrate. From April through September, apply a half-strength liquid succulent fertilizer every 6-8 weeks. So that the root area in the planter does not freeze through in winter, stonecrop moves to winter quarters in autumn. On a bright window seat at temperatures of 5-10 degrees Celsius, water only enough that the plant does not dry out.
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    Which location is suitable?

    The exotic ornamental plant perfectly showcases its visual appeal in full to sunny locations. A few exceptions will tolerate partial shade, such as purple carpet sap. In terms of soil requirements, there is broad agreement among stonecrop species. The soil should be loose, well-drained, sandy-dry and lean, with a pH of around 7.
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    The right planting distance

    Since stonecrop gives us species and varieties of different growth heights and widths, the planting distance should be adjusted to the respective ornamental plant. We have put together recommended distances for the most common stonecrops:

    • Growth height 10-20 cm: Planting distance of 20-25 cm
    • Growth height 20-30 cm: planting distance of 30 cm
    • Growth height 40-50 cm: planting distance of 45 cm

    What soil does the plant need?

    Sedum hens prefer a well-drained soil that is not overly rich in nutrients. An excess of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and trace elements impairs the stability of tall stonecrop species in particular. Therefore, choose a sandy-gravelly soil composition, as it dominates in the rock garden and gravel bed. In planting bowls, the bizarre ornamental plant achieves its optimum in loose succulent soil or a mix of potting soil, sand and lava granules as beneficial.

    What is the best planting time?

    Plant a sedum plant that you have grown yourself or that you have bought ready-made in the ground throughout the entire gardening season. A date in spring or autumn is a smart choice. You should only refrain from planting under extreme weather conditions, such as frost or summer heat.

    When is flowering time?

    Although the flowers of the stonecrop recede visually behind the striking foliage, they still underline the impressive appearance of the stonecrop. Depending on the type and variety, the flowering period of the ornamental plant extends from June to August or July to September.
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    Cut sedum properly

    As a winter-green ornamental plant, sedum banishes dreariness from the garden with its eye-catching foliage. In addition, stonecrop offers insects and other beneficial insects a coveted retreat. Therefore, do not cut back the perennial in autumn. Leave the decorative medicinal plant in the bed until late winter to then free it from dried leaves and unsightly stems. A radical pruning close to the ground prevents numerous species and varieties from budding again. Therefore, shorten shoots that are too long by a maximum of two thirds.
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    pour sedum

    As a prime example of a succulent ornamental plant, stonecrop does not even tolerate waterlogging. Water sedum only when the substrate has dried. It is preferable to use collected rainwater or stagnant tap water, as all Sedum species are sensitive to excess lime.

    Fertilize sedum properly

    Cultivated in normal garden soil, there is no need for additional nutrients. Rather, compost and mineral fertilizers impair the desired compact growth. In very lean rock garden soil or on the roof garden, an organic start fertilization in March/April is completely sufficient. In the tightly limited substrate volume of tubs and balcony boxes, you can balance out the nutrients you have used up by administering half the concentration of cactus fertilizer every 6 to 8 weeks from March to September.

    Diseases

    There are only rarely complaints about diseases of stonecrop. A weakened ornamental plant is susceptible to stem and root rot caused by fungal spores. If brown spots spread on the medicinal plant while the perennial loses its stability and falls over, there is unfortunately no salvation. Dispose of the infected sedum in the household waste and clean all tools carefully.
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    pests

    The fleshy leaves of stonecrop attract the voracious vine weevil. The infestation can be recognized by round and semi-circular feeding marks. Since this pest also lays its eggs near the roots so that the larvae can feast on them, there is an immediate need for action. You can combat both the adult beetles and their brood with nematodes, which are available from specialist retailers.

    hibernate

    Among the more than 420 species, the sedum species offers us a large number of hardy plants. When purchasing a young ornamental plant for the garden, keep an eye out for stonecrop suitable for outdoor use, as this is usually hardy down to -20 degrees Celsius. In the bed, protection from needle brushwood is only recommended if it is permanently wet in winter. In the pot or balcony box, stonecrop settles better in a bright, frost-free winter quarters. Thanks to this caution, you avoid the danger of the sensitive root ball freezing through.
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    propagate sedum

    One of the many beneficial attributes of stonecrop is its easy propagation. In early spring, take the spade and cut off a piece with at least 2 shoots from the carpet or nest. At the new location or in the pot, plant the segment in lean soil, where it will quickly take root. A high sedum plant also provides vital head cuttings that you can root in the water in a vase. Planted in poor herbal soil or in a sunny rock garden, your pet will be transformed into a magnificent ornamental plant in no time at all.
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    How do I plant correctly?

    If you prescribed a change of location for stonecrop, spring is considered the best time for transplanting. Loosen the root ball all around with the digging fork to lift the rhizome out of the ground. On this occasion, subject the roots to a dedicated examination to cut out puny or rotten parts. Put the ornamental plant in the new place just as deep as before and water a little. A pruning of at least 30 percent compensates for the lost root volume.

    Sedum in the pot

    The deep pot is less suitable for stonecrops than the shallow bowl. Since the extraordinary ornamental plant develops a marginal root system or a delicate rhizome, it does not require an extensive substrate volume for cultivation in the planter. Spread a layer of coarse-grained sand or lava granules on the ground above the water drain as drainage. Cactus or succulent soil is ideal for the frugal ornamental plant. Only water stonecrop if it has been dry for a long time. Fertilize with liquid cactus fertilizer from April to September every 6-8 weeks. When winter is just around the corner, the stonecrop moves to the bright window sill to hibernate there at 5-10 degrees Celsius. The ornamental plant is ideally trimmed by up to two thirds in early spring.

    Is sedum poisonous?

    The information center for poisoning at the University Hospital in Bonn assigns stonecrop to the weakly poisonous plants. The low content of isocitric acid and malic acid, which can lead to slight symptoms of poisoning when consumed, is considered alarming. Therefore, keep curious children and pets out of reach of this ornamental plant.
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    How do I care for sedum as a houseplant?

    As a houseplant, sedum transforms simple plant bowls into exotic eye-catchers, decorates the window sill in a flower pot or lets its tendrils dangle elegantly from the traffic light. Thanks to stonecrop, even hobby gardeners with limited time do not have to do without a green room decoration, because care is so uncomplicated:

    • A bright location on the southwest or southeast window at 18-22 degrees Celsius is ideal
    • Water the ornamental plant moderately with rainwater when the substrate has dried
    • Apply liquid cactus fertilizer every 6-8 weeks from March to September
    • From October to February keep cooler at 5-10 degrees, water less and do not fertilize

    In early spring, thin out the ornamental plant thoroughly and cut back long shoots by a maximum of two thirds. If the pot is completely rooted, repot the sedum in loose cactus soil or a potting soil-sand mixture with a pH of 6.5 to 7.3.
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    Does stonecrop have healing powers?

    Despite its low toxin content, sedum has made a name for itself as a medicinal plant. Prepared as a tea, stonecrop prevents vitamin C deficiency and high blood pressure. However, the medicinal plant may only be consumed internally in minimal doses in order to avoid unpleasant side effects. Applied externally, sedum relieves painful skin irritation and is effective against warts and corns.

    Beautiful varieties

    • Variegatum: Variegated bacopa with white-edged foliage and orange mini-flowers; Growth height 10-20 cm
    • Bertram Anderson: Stunning purple stonecrop with plum foliage and pink flowers; Growth height 10-15 cm
    • Robustum: Ideal middleman between low and high sedums with crimson summer flowers; Growth height 20-25 cm
    • Euphorbioides Maximum: A large golden sedum with a royal appearance and yellow flowers; Growth height 30-40 cm
    • Carbuncle Stone: Premium strain with dark foliage and buds that sparkle like red gems; Growth height 40-50 cm
    • Matrona: Stretches mightily in height and is still stable with green foliage and pink flowers; Growth height 60-70 cm

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