Golden sedum

Golden sedum Care

Sedum adolphi

Other names: Sedum Nussbaumerianum

What is the plant

Sedum adolphi is a perennial succulent originally from Mexico, which became popular due to its unusual appearance. The succulent is brightly colored and can reach 20 cm (8 inches) in height. It is also worth noting that the golden Sedum is part of the Sedum genus and belongs to the Crassulaceae family.

Sedum adolphi is easy to identify by yellow-green leaves shaped like a soccer ball and are 3.5 cm (1.4 in) long. If the succulent has enough sunlight access, its leaves acquire a red-orange shade. Golden Sedum is a creeping plant reaching 60 cm (23 inches) in length.
At the end of winter, small white-cream flowers resembling umbrellas or stars appear. A characteristic feature of flowering is that the flowers grow one after the other, so it is not uncommon to observe when some blooms and others wither.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

18°C - 25°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water the succulent 1-3 times a week when the soil looks dry. It is important to avoid excessive watering to prevent root rot.
Pruning
It is not necessary to prune the plant, but you can cut off the upper shoots to control growth. After pruning, water the plant to prevent disease and rot.
Fertilizer
Succulents do not need fertilizers, so a thin layer of compost in the soil will be an excellent solution.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Sedum adolphi does not like shaded conditions, so it needs access to bright sunlight during most of the day and indirect light at night (at least 6 hours of sun exposure).
Soil
A well-drained, loose sandy soil with minerals and nutrients is best.
Propagation
Carefully twist the leaf and let it stand for 2-4 days, then plant in well-drained soil. As for propagation by cuttings, cut the cutting at an angle with a special trimmer, then wait 2-4 days and plant.

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Temperature
The ideal temperature for Sedum adolphi is 65-75˚F (18-25°C).
Container
There are no special requirements in choosing a pot; the main thing is that it has drainage holes.
Fun fact
Sedum adolphi does not like to be near other objects, so you should make sure that there is a lot of space around it because this will ensure good air circulation.