Mexican Sedum

Mexican Sedum Care

Sedum Stahlii

What is the plant

Rosettes of tiny fleshy, dark green leaves with a furry texture on a trailing stem. They grow 10 - 20cm tall, eventually lean back to the ground and trail producing new roots where it touches soil. They produce a cluster of yellow flowers on tall stems. They are drought-tolerant, hardy and look stunning in rockeries, hanging baskets and water-wise gardens.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

7b - 11

Difficulty

Easy

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.
Fertilizer
Slow release fertilisers with a low to moderate nitrogen content incorporated into the potting mix are usually adequate for the spring and summer growing seasons of Sedums, and additional fertiliser applications would not normally be required until spring.
Sunlight
Generally speaking, the more light a plant gets the better it will display its colours and shape. 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). However, when moving plants from lower light conditions into full sun, be wary of sun scorch resulting from too rapid a transition into intense summer sunlight, most easily avoided by ensuring plants are well-watered before moving them on a cloudy day.

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Soil
It is essential in cultivation to use a very porous soil, which will allow quick drainage. 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.
Temperature
Can tolerate light frosts 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.
Additional
Causes stomach irritation if ingested; skin irritation from sap contact.