Am I Taking Good Care Of My Sedum?

Is your sedum placed somewhere in full sun?

Is your sedum planted in a well-drained soil?

Did you provide a warm and dry environment for your sedum?

Do you water your sedum often?

Do you fertilize your sedum often?

Do you repot your sedums when they outgrow their pot?

Do you divide your sedums every two to three years?

Do you keep your sedum free of pests and diseases?

Sedums need at least 6 hours of sunlight every day. Some species will tolerate partial shade but they prefer full sun. Place your sedum on a sunny window or under artificial lights for the best results. Also, avoid direct sunlight as sedums are prone to sunburn.

Sedums do not like to sit in waterlogged, soggy soil, so good drainage is essential for these plants. If planted in waterlogged soil, will suffer from root rot and will eventually die. Standard cactus potting mixes are sufficient for sedums, which can be found at most nurseries and garden centers.

Sedums like warm, and dry conditions. For the most part, they do not tolerate cold temperatures or cold drafts well and too much humidity can lead to root rot. The average household temperature and humidity levels are sufficient for Sedums.

Like most succulents, sedums do not require much water. It is better to under-water sedums than to overwater them, as they can quickly succumb to root rot. Wait until the soil has dried out completely before watering your sedum, and then give it a good watering, letting the water stream through the drainage holes of the pot.

A balanced organic fertilizer every spring is all that these plants require. As long as the plants are divided annually and provided with fresh soil, heavy feeding is not recommended.

You should repot your plants when they outgrow their current pot by moving them to a larger container. You should repot during spring and make sure that the soil is dry before repotting.

Most sedums benefit from division every 2 to 3 years as it will control their size and keep them healthy.

Good job! You are taking good care of your sedum succulent.

Sedums are rarely affected by pests, but if it does suffer from a pest infestation, then it will typically be mealybugs and scales. Organic neem oil is an environmentally friendly means of discouraging them from attacking. Maintain good watering practices to avoid root rot and other fungal problems.