Sedum (sedum) is a representative of succulents, and is also related to the well-known "Money tree"... These plants are directly related to the fatty plants. Therefore, it is quite simple to care for such a plant.
This genus is quite numerous, it includes at least 600 species. The largest number of them are found exclusively in their natural conditions. Several species decorate gardens and flower beds. On the windowsills, like house plants, only a few grow. initially cultivated as an indoor flower, sedum of Morgan and Weinberg began. Then they included Gregg's sedum, compact and Siebold, as well as other
Most flower growers prefer to grow this plant as an ampelous (hanging). The appearance of these flowers is quite different from each other, but they should be grown and looked after in the same way.
Sedum (sedum): home care
Locations and lighting
Sedum is very fond of light. Most experienced florists claim that he is not afraid of the direct rays of the sun. However, this statement is not entirely true. In the event that the plant does not receive enough light, then the color of the leaves will become less saturated. And if the light is sorely lacking, then the leaves will completely fade, and the flower itself will stretch out and take on a sickly, stunted look.
The sedum flower needs direct sunlight for normal growth and development, but not in large quantities. However, here it is worth considering that in summer, in hot weather, if stonecrop is placed on a windowsill on the south side with a closed window, then the plant will simply "wither" as a result. It is best to take the plant outside in the summer months, and if this is not possible, then open the window or shade at least a little.
Sedum will not be able to feel comfortable if there is no clean and fresh air in the room. Therefore, it is so important to ventilate the room in which he is located, even if it is not living.
Temperature
This plant differs from many others in that it can feel great, both in warmth and coolness. The most favorable temperature for sedum is from 8 to 26 degrees during the summer. If the flower is carefully cared for, then higher temperatures will not be terrible for it. Some types of stonecrop can even tolerate small frosts.
It is worth considering that in winter, sedum has a dormant period. Therefore, you just need to place it in a room where the temperature will be in the range of 8-10 degrees. If the room is too warm, then the shoots of the flower will stretch out strongly and undergo deformation.
Watering and humidity
This plant is a succulent, therefore abundant watering is contraindicated. If the soil is very waterlogged, then sedum may well die, especially in the winter period.
In spring and summer, watering is carried out only after the top layer of the substrate dries out.In winter, when the plant is at rest, it is watered once every 4 weeks (provided that the temperature is not higher than the recommended one). It is not at all necessary to moisten it and it is necessary to do this only in order to wash off the dust.
Top dressing and fertilizers
In the spring-summer period, sedum should be fed with fertilizers for cacti and this should be done only once a month. In the autumn-winter period, feeding the plant is not required.
Transfer
A young stonecrop needs a fairly frequent transplant, about 1 time per year. When he becomes an adult, he can be transplanted every 3 or 4 years, or even less often. In general, sedum tolerates transplantation quite easily, but the problem is that it has very delicate leaves. They can come off even with a light touch. Therefore, it is necessary to transplant the plant in case of emergency. For example, when the pot becomes too small for a flower.
Given that the root system of the sedum is located close to the soil surface, the pot should be chosen not very high, but rather wide. You can choose almost any soil for replanting. For this, the land for cacti is quite suitable, which can be purchased at any flower shop or prepared by yourself. To do this, mix leaf and turf soil, sand and brick chips in a ratio of 1: 1: 1: 0.5. It is also recommended to add some charcoal. Good drainage is essential.
Reproduction
Sedum propagates by cuttings. To do this, you need to cut off the cutting and plant it in the prepared soil (any special preparation of the cutting itself is absolutely unnecessary). For planting the cuttings, compost soil mixed with sand in a 1: 1 ratio, as well as a mixture of turf and leafy soil with sand, is suitable. Already after 4 weeks, and maybe even earlier, the first roots will appear on the cutting.
It is worth noting that there are several types of sedums, for example, Potozinsky sedum, which grow quite quickly and require annual renewal.
Healing properties
Sedum ismedicinal plant... So, it is able to quickly heal wounds, and it is also used to treat burns. And they have been using sedum for medicinal purposes for a very long time.
Caution
Sedum Morgana is a rather dangerous plant. The fact is that if you eat at least one leaf (which children may well do), then there will be severe poisoning, which is accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms. Therefore, the plant should be kept out of the reach of children.
