To plant a stonecrop means to grow a charming, cute and unassuming plant. They look great next to other flowers and decorative embellishments. Stonecrops, or, as they are also called, sedums, belong to the Crassulaceae family. These plants are amazing in their unpretentiousness. They are easy to grow in mountainous and dry areas.
The leaves of this plant do not have petioles, they practically "sit" on the shoots. They themselves spread a kind of carpet, which is pressed against the surface of the soil and stones. Some types of stonecrop help as a pain reliever.
Among sedums, there are approximately 600 species of various plants and shrubs. They can spread in dense mats with a large number of shoots or rise above the soil in the form of bushes up to 70 centimeters high. They are distinguished by rather long ampelous shoots that hang down.
Flowers, which are easy to care for, amaze the imagination with a variety of leaves. There are both flat and fleshy, in the form of coins, spatulas, plain with stainsor stained.
The special value of the leaves is their decorative effect, which lasts for a long time. In early spring, they grow back and keep until the frost. If you plant a species with shoots that do not die off for the winter, then you can completely enjoy this beauty all the snowless time.
However, not only leaves adorn this plant. Stonecrops look great during the flowering period. Small stars seem somewhat inconspicuous, but if collected in an inflorescence, the plant will be covered with a beautiful carpet from white to bright pink. Sometimes they bloom so luxuriantly that they completely cover the leaves. However, most species do not stay in this period for long. Such is stonecrop.
Planting and caring for it have certain features. They need to be known. The main thing is to choose the right place. These plants are photophilous, so the amount of lighting is important for them. If there is not enough light, then you can be left without leaves located below, the stem itself will stretch, and leaf scars will remain on it. Of course, this will worsen the appearance.
Stonecrop, planting and caring for which is simple, can be outdoors throughout the summer. However, with the onset of frost, it is better to send him home. You need to choose a cool place, the temperature in which will range from eight to twelve degrees. You can also use a heated room, but you need to choose an option with enough light.
Sedum, easy to plant and care for, monthlyneeds mandatory feeding. It is best to choose mineral fertilizers that are used for cacti and succulents. Fertilizer is not required during the autumn and winter seasons.
This plant doesn't have as many parasite problems as most. However, it happens that some varieties are susceptible to fungal infections. Therefore, in case of dark spots, it is necessary to cut off and burn the damaged parts. There are other parasites for which specialized means are suitable. Stonecrop, planting and caring for which is simple, will delight you for a long time.
