Tasteless Stonecrop

Tasteless Stonecrop Care

Sedum Sexangulare

What is the plant

Sedum sexangulare, also known as tasteless stonecrop, is a species of succulent perennial and evergreen plant of the genus Sedum. It is similar to Sedum acre, but has shorter and denser leaves. It gained the binomial name ("six-angled") for its characteristic six spirals of leaves. S. sexangulare is about 15 cm (5 in) tall and is native to Europe and Asia, where it grows in the wild and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant. The plant needs wet or dry sandy soil and a sunny spot. It blooms in June and July with yellow, star-shaped flowers, which attract bees and other insects.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

4 - 9

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
From spring through fall, water thoroughly and wait for the soil to dry out before watering again. In winter, water just enough to keep your plant from shriveling. Avoid wetting the leaves, stems, and flowers when watering.
Pruning
Pruning a young tree can help train it to grow with an attractive shape. Japanese Blueberry trees can be grown in tree and shrub forms. If growing them as columns, pruning is required so that it can keep its columnar shape.
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced organic fertilizer in spring. As long the plant is divided annually and provided with fresh soil,

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Soil
This succulent grows best in locations where it will enjoy the full sun at least six hours per day. It will tolerate partial shade but will not thrive in deep shade. Keep your indoor plant in a sunny window or under artificial lights.
Container
Repot your plant when it outgrows its current pot by moving it out to a larger container to hold the plant better. Spring is the best time to repot
Additional
It is not listed as toxic for people but can be mildly toxic to pets and children.