Broad-leaved stonecrop has moderate disease resistance and is more sensitive to humidity. It is vulnerable to disease when humidity is high and is likely to develop root rot during dormancy. Regarding care, Broad-leaved stonecrop tolerates drought but requires additional water during the growing season. Watering should be greatly reduced or ceased entirely in the dormant period. Broad-leaved stonecrop is appropriate for growers with some experience, though it can be challenging to maintain, especially during dormancy. It is particularly well suited to those who can dedicate time to its care in the winter months.
How to keep Sedum Cespitosum.
Light
The broad-leaved stonecrop flourishes under ample sunlight for the majority of the day. It naturally grows in environments with lots of sun exposure. It can also tolerate areas with partial sun. Shielding it too much from sunlight or exposing it to excessive shade could potentially impede its healthy growth. It's important to note that extreme sun exposure may put stress on the plant, affecting its overall wellbeing.
Temperature
The broad-leaved stonecrop flourishes best in weather conditions that resemble its original habitat, favoring temperatures ranging from 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 ℃). During periods of changing seasonal temperatures, it may need some alteration for peak health.
Fertilizer
Broad-leaved stonecrop only needs light fertilizer applications once or twice a year during the growing season. Avoid fertilizing in winter or in summer, when the plant is dormant. Use reduced fertilizer for plants that have been repotted and wait a couple of months after repotting before applying any. Fertilizing supports healthy growth and encourages flowering.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Succulent
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Sedum
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-9
- Mature Height
- 2 cm to 5 cm
- Mature Spread
- 3 cm to 6 cm
- Leaf Color
- Light Green, Pale Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- White, Red
- Flower Size
- 0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early spring, Mid spring
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late spring, Early summer
- Native Area
- Saudi Arabia, Libya, Turkey, Tunisia, Montenegro, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Greece, Croatia, Morocco, Ukraine, Lebanon, Russia, Serbia, Hungary, Iraq, Syria, Italy, Spain, France, Iran, Albania, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Romania, Turkmenistan, Portugal
Other names.
