Spreading Stonecrop

Spreading Stonecrop Care

Sedum Divergens

What is the plant

Sedum divergens is a sprawling succulent with branched stems that root at the nodes and glossy green or reddish-green leaves. It grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall and spreads to several feet across. Leaves are fleshy, rounded, up to 0.4 inches (1 cm) long, and arranged neatly in opposite pairs.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

4 - 9

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
All sedums are remarkably easy to grow and propagate, and you can only harm them by overwatering or planting them in overly moist soil. With upright varieties, a single branch or even a leaf stuck into the ground will quickly root and become a new plant.
Pruning
Use sharp pruners or garden shears to take the stems back to within an inch (2.5 cm) of the soil in early spring. Take care to avoid the new growth that is coming up. Pinching will enforce bushier plants. Pinch off the new growth near the soil and it will form a more compact stem and thicker growth.
Fertilizer
Sedums require little to no fertilizer. Oftentimes, a thin layer of compost added to the soil will be all of the nutrients the plants need.

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Sunlight
Best grown in full sun to part shade.
Soil
Moist but well-drained soil.
Temperature
These plants are known for being fairly hardy when it comes to experiencing drought or cold temperatures.