Sedum palmeri

Sedum palmeri Sedum palmeri

What is the plant

Sedum palmeri is a species of plant in the family Crassulaceae native to Mexico with light green leaves, becoming marked in red during winter. The plant is about 30 cm high and 40 cm wide, and forms a rounded cushion with leaves arranged in rosettes.

Sedum palmeri is a cool-greenhouse plants that produces sprays of large yellow-orange blooms that almost conceal the foliage. It is widely cultivated northern Italy, where balconies are often lined with this plant. In spring, when you look up at residential buildings, you can see row after row of bright yellow flowers of Sedum palmeri. It is probably related to Sedum obcordatum. Sedum palmeri is a small, caulescent, richly branched perennial semi-shrub with erect or reclining branches, which have at their tips small rosettes of leaves. It forms a dense mound of foliage. When not in flowers it looks like a small Echeveria.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

20°C - 35°C

Hardiness zone

min 9a

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
Sedum plants, also called stonecrop, require very little water to survive. the fleshy, plump leaves store water, making sedums tolerant of drought and dry, harsh conditions. all plants need water, and sedums are no exception — the trick is to water enough to keep the plants happy without watering too much.
Sunlight
In most cases, plants receiving no outdoor light should be lit from 16 to 18 hours each day. If some additional light is received, 12 to 14 hours each day may be adequate. Lights should be used at the same time that plants receive window light.
Fertilizer
Use a fertilizer formulated specifically for your plant. Avoid over-fertilizing and follow the instruction on the label.

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Soil
Rich, well-draining soil.
Pruning
Get rid of damaged leaves and stems. This is important because damaged leaves and stems can actually be an energy drain on your plant. By removing those dead parts, you're taking some of that work off your plant’s plate and allowing it to divert its energy into healthy leaves and new growth!
Temperature
The plant is hardy to 20°F (-7°C) and some say it can handle temperatures closer to 0°F (-17.8°C).

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Container
Whether it be plastic or clay, make sure the pot you select has drainage holes in the bottom to prevent over-watering.
Popularity
2,124 people already have this plant 488 people have added this plant to their wishlists