Propagate guide

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Watering mastery

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Fertilizer mystery reveal

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Tips & tricks for cutting

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Plant pot secrets

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Common pests

Frequent diseases

Botanist’s tips

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Sedum spurium has low watering needs. It is sensitive to overwatering which is why you should wait until the soil has dried out in between watering before you water again. Overwatering may result in fungal diseases. These plants are also drought tolerant, so they bear well if you neglect them for a while.

Water

Spurium is a light loving plant growing best in full sun but also grows in light shade or partial shade.

Sunlight

Acidic, well-drained soil is essential for the growth of this plant. Spurium likes sandy, dry soil with low moisture work best. Loam and sand are great options. It will tolerate poor soils.

Soil

Use an all-purpose granular fertilizer at the beginning of the growing season.

Fertilizer

This plant grows best in warmer environments. It should be brought indoors during the winter once the temperature drops below 65°F. Plant back outdoors when the temperature rises to at least 60°F.