Sedum adolphi 'Firestorm' is a beautiful low-growing succulent with trailing stems and greenish-yellow leaves with red margins in bright light or cool temperatures. It grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. The white, star- shaped flowers add winsome contrast to the leaf color and those fiery margins.
Sedum adolphii has the same watering needs as most succulents: more often during the summer season and less often during winter when the soil tends to hold on to moisture longer. Always remember that it is sensitive to overwatering and needs ‘watering with care’, otherwise the roots rot and the plant will end up suffering from pests and diseases. The best way to water this succulent is by the ‘soak and dry’ method: you want to water the soil until it is completely soaked and wait until it’s totally dried out before watering again (this may depend on your location and container). It’s also important to keep the succulents in well-draining soil in a pot with a drainage hole.
Sedum adolphii definitely loves the sunlight and with regular sun exposure, you will notice the leaves develop orange or reddish tips. If grown outdoors as part of a succulent garden, your Sedum should be planted is in an area that gets 6 hours of morning sunlight. It’s always a good idea to avoid exposing this succulent to the heat of the afternoon sun as its leaves can get sunburned.
If you do need to add some nutrients to the soil, it is best to apply an organic fertilizer at half-strength during the growing season in the summer when the plant is actively growing.
For best-growing results, use well-draining soil for sedum adolphii. You can use cactus or sandy soil and add gravel at a 1:1 ratio to improve the level of drainage. A Sedum adophii plant cannot sit in waterlogged soil or the plant will rot.
If you plan to grow sedum adolphii in a pot, and it’s important that you buy a terracotta or clay one with drain holes to reduce the risk of overwatering. Terracotta or clay pots provide a healthy environment for most plants. The porosity of clay allows air and moisture to penetrate the sides of the pot. That being said, terracotta pots release moisture faster when it’s hot outside, which means you’ll need to water plants more frequently to prevent soil from drying out.
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