Sedum cyaneum
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Sedum cyaneum

Tier 2 Difficulty: hard Water: high Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
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Hardiness
Zone 4–9
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Description

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Hylotelephium cyaneum, commonly known as the azure stonecrop, is a perennial mat-forming succulent groundcover plant of the family Crassulaceae. Its native range is in eastern Siberia and Russian Far East.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Originating from dry areas, the Azure Stonecrop flourishes in full sunlight, as its natural habitat is dominated by potent sunbeams and scarce shade. It also tolerates partial sunlight, exhibiting a degree of flexibility in its development.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Azure Stonecrop can tolerate some heat, but it mainly flourishes and expands in the colder seasons, entering a state of inactivity during the summer. It is crucial to offer some shade during high summer temperatures to avoid burning from powerful sunlight. Watering needs to be decreased or stopped during the warmest season to avoid root decay. The periods of strongest growth for Azure Stonecrop are winter and spring. Provided the temperatures don't fall too far, its growth will be consistent.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 0-0
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🌱 Fertilizer

For Azure Stonecrop, light applications of fertilizer once or twice a year during the growing season are adequate. Do not fertilize in winter or summer when the plant is dormant. Cut back on fertilizer for plants that have been repotted and wait a couple of months after repotting before applying any. Fertilizing helps maintain healthy growth and promotes flowering.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Succulent, Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Sedum
Family
Crassulaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Mature Height
5 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm
Leaf Color
Purple, Gray, Silver
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Late summer, Early fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Russia, Japan

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