Showy Stonecrop

Showy Stonecrop Care

Hylotelephium Spectabile

What is the plant

Hylotelephium spectabile (Showy Stonecrop) is an herbaceous perennial with light green, simple, oval, alternate, toothed leaves, up to 3.15 inches (8 cm) long and up to 2 inches (5 cm) wide, on erect, unbranched succulent stems, up to 20 inches (50 cm) tall. The flowers are pink, star-shaped, borne in flat cymes, 6 inches (15 cm) across.

Invasive in the eastern and central United States.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min -1°C

Hardiness zone

3a - 9b

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Does best when allowed to dry out between watering.
Pruning
It is important to never remove more than a third of the foliage in any one year and to cut just above a node on the stem.
Fertilizer
Universal fertilizer is a granular and mineral product intended for the fertilization of all types of garden cultivations. Its balanced content is suitable both for fruit trees, fruit bushes, vegetables, and ornamental plants. The even composition of individual elements makes the fertilizer universal.

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Sunlight
Minimum 12-14 hours of indirect sunlight.
Soil
Loam contains a proportion of 40% sand, 40% silt, and 20% clay.
Temperature
It is not a frost-hardy plant and unlikely to survive in temperatures below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. However, it will grow back once spring rolls back around.

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Container
Ceramic pots are the most popular type of containers for houseplants today. You'll find them in all kinds of styles, colors, and sizes. At one time, the clay pot was the most common container for indoor plants. When choosing a pot, choose a pot that is 2.5-5 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size.
Popularity
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