Azure Stonecrop

Azure Stonecrop Care

Sedum Caeruleum

What is the plant

Sedum caeruleum is an annual, succulent, bushy herb, glabrous or sparsely glandular-pubescent throughout, simple or much branched from the base, erect, 5-15(-20) cm tall. The leaves are narrowly oblong and usually tinted red. It is a very distinctive species, not the least because of its attractive star-shaped, blue flowers — a colour otherwise not reported for species of sedum and altogether rare throughout the world of succulent plants, and is highly worthy of every attention that may be bestowed upon it. It is rather variable with regard to flower colour and hairiness.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Sedums are able to tolerate extended dry periods and survive drought without the need for watering, but they will grow stronger if they receive adequate moisture during their growing season, but never allowing the plant to remain waterlogged (root rot sensitive). Avoid overhead watering under humid conditions, especially during winter.
Sunlight
It prefers light shade with ample airflow rather than full sun, except in cool coast-side locations. Bright light is required to prevent "stretching" of Sedums ("stretching" occurs when a moderately fast growing plant such as an Sedum, is grown in dim light or over-fertilized, which causes overly lush growth that contributes to weak, pallid plants).
Soil
It is essential in cultivation to use a very porous soil, which will allow quick drainage. Avoid limestone substrates (calcifuge). Sedums are shallow rooted plants, and therefore benefit from good levels of organic matter in the soil. Give it enough root space for optimum growth.

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Temperature
Though not terrifically cold-hardy, it can take overnight temperatures to -3 C however, the ideal temperature range during the summer growing season is 5-25°C, with the cooler autumn temperatures tending to make their foliage colours become more intense than those of the active summer growing season.
Popularity
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