Tree Stonecrop

Tree Stonecrop Care

Sedum Dendroideum

What is the plant

Sedum dendroideum is a small shrub up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall spreading up to 4 feet (1.2 m) wide and rooting along stems to form a large mass. Leaves are 1.5 inch (2.8 cm) long, green, spathulate with an almost ovate leaf that is easily distinguished from the only other similar species, Sedum praealtum, by the presence of subepidermal glands along the leaf margin. The large clusters of small vivid yellow, star-like flowers form above the foliage in late winter and early spring.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water thoroughly when planting, but once established, sedum plants don't require a lot of water and are drought resistant, much like other succulents like Agave, Euphorbia, and Ice Plants (Lampranthus). Water whenever the top two inches of soil is dry.
Fertilizer
An added fertilizer should not be needed. High-nitrogen soil can cause sedum to flop and delay blooming, so adding an inch of compost annually in the spring and when planted can help achieve optimal soil levels.
Sunlight
Sedums will grow best in full sun. They are very drought tolerant, but stonecrops can get sunscald in extremely hot, dry conditions. Sedums can be grown successfully in partial shade, but the plants might not be as sturdy and upright as they would be in full sun.

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Soil
Wet, heavy clay soil can lead to root and stem rot so plant sedum where the soil can easily drain.
Temperature
Sedums, as succulents, can tolerate a wide range of temperatures although very high temperatures (higher than 90 degrees Fahrenheit) might lead to scorched leaves
Popularity
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