Stonecrop flower: photo, types, planting in the fall and care, reproduction. Sedum: methods of propagation from seeds, cuttings Stonecrop how it reproduces

1. Growing temperature: kept at 18 to 26°C during growth, winter - some varieties need a cool dormant period at around 10 to 12°C. Many sedums are grown at room temperature throughout the year.

2. Lighting: light shade from the direct rays of the sun on hot summer days, in spring and summer the flower can sunbathe in the morning and evening.

3. Watering and humidity: Water generously in spring and summer, but allow the top third or even half of the soil height to dry out between waterings. In winter, watering is reduced in accordance with the temperature of the content - often they simply protect the substrate from completely drying out. Humidity does not need to be increased.

4. Peculiarities: Stonecrops are extremely attractive and at the same time extremely undemanding plants - they are easily grown by beginner growers.

5. Priming: loose, can be poor nutrients, but well-drained soil with a high content of river sand.

6. top dressing: mineral fertilizers for succulent plants once a month from spring to autumn. In winter, the plant is not fed.

7. reproduction: stem cuttings, division during spring transplantation or seeds.

Botanical name: Sedum.

Stonecrop flower - family . Fatty.

Where it grows, homeland . The plant originates from Asia.

Description. What is stonecrop? Stonecrop is a large genus that includes about 600 species of plants that are very diverse in appearance, which are evergreen or deciduous, annual, biennial or perennial subshrubs and shrubs.

Other names - sedum or young.

Height. Stonecrop indoor reaches a height from 10 cm to 60 cm., it depends on the species. Also, the growth rate of different plants is different.

The final size of the plants will vary depending on the conditions of detention.

2.Sedum planting and care

2.1. Plant propagation

Breeding stonecrop is a real pleasure. It breeds very easily leafy or stem cuttings or division.

Stem cuttings are enough to take a length of about 2 cm. and separated from the mother plant with a sharp sterile instrument.
Cutting location required dry for a few days before landing.
Before planting, the lower leaves are removed from the cuttings.
Rooting is carried out in wet sand under the shelter of a plastic cap or glass for 2 - 4 weeks.
Young plants are kept at about 23°C, rooting cuttings is quite simple.
The new growth that has appeared will testify to the successful rooting of plants.
Young Olchitki must not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Even leaves scattered over the surface of the soil take root easily, and cuttings that are on drying can form young leaves right in the axils of the leaves.

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Adult plants that have grown at home can divide into several parts using a sharp, sterile instrument. Make sure that each delenka gets its own root system and a well-developed ground part.

Some varieties of stonecrop form small plants around themselves - kids, which are separated after they have formed their own roots and deposited in separate cups.

Another method of reproduction is sowing seeds in spring into a moist and very porous substrate. dive seedlings with the appearance of the first true leaves - small bushes are planted in separate containers.

2.2. How to transplant stonecrop

Transplant stonecrop plant spring, as it grows, when the roots have filled the substrate.

Use to drop off shallow bowls with large drainage holes.
Stonecrops do not like spacious pots, as they have a very modest root system, and in addition, excess soil accumulates moisture and plants rot.
Mature plants need to be transplanted approximately every 3 - 4 years.
The surface of the soil can be covered with a layer of coarse river sand or small multi-colored pebbles - this will add to the attractiveness of the composition, and, in addition, will allow moisture to quickly go deep into the soil.
After planting in fresh soil, watering is stopped for several days, allowing the plant to heal possible damage to the root system and adapt to new conditions.

2.3. Growing home stonecrop, pruning

Very unassuming indoor plants who can tolerate neglect. Only some varieties require care and compliance with certain agricultural practices.

In addition to being easy to grow, many types of sedum look great. in hanging baskets and are very showy plants.

It is very easy to maintain a compact and dense form of the plant with the help of periodic shearing.

Some varieties in young age pinching for the formation of additional side shoots.

So that the plant does not lean towards the light source - once a week turn the pot a quarter of a turn - this measure will allow you to form symmetrical strong bushes.

2.4. When the stonecrop blooms

Spring Summer. Plants grown indoors rarely bloom due to the lack of light and the lack of a cool dormant period during the winter months.

2.5. Soil

endure pretty nutrient-poor soils with excellent drainage.

As a nutrient base, you can use leafy soil.

The mixture should contain a large amount of coarse river sand. Perlite and fine expanded clay are also added to improve drainage.

A small amount can be sprinkled on the substrate charcoal to make the soil looser.

Ready-made soils for cacti and succulent plants are suitable for growing.

A sufficient layer of drainage is placed at the bottom of the pot.

2.6 Pests and diseases

dry, brown spots on the leaves appear as a result of excess moisture, especially in the autumn-winter period.
Plants are relatively easy rot and may die.
As a result of waterlogging, the leaves can become sluggish and soft.
Plants grown in partial shade are drawn out- increases the distance in the internodes.
The impact of cold drafts is manifested in the fact that stonecrop loses lower leaves and bares the stems.
turns yellow and crumbles when the root system rots.

When grown in open ground some plants turn black when frost occurs.

Plants can be attacked by aphids and thrips, weevils.

Insects - pests

insect name	Signs of infection	Control measures
	Sticky droplets appear on the leaf blades, leaf blades curl and deform, tender buds and young leaves wither. On the tops of the shoots, buds or the underside of the leaf plates, insect colonies can be seen. The flowers of an aphid-infested plant may become misshapen.	Folk ways : nettle infusion, decoction of rhubarb leaves, wormwood, soap solution, tobacco and dandelion infusion, onion, marigold, yarrow, tansy, dusting with virgin ash. Chemicals: Sulfur powders, treatment with green potassium soap of green mass without getting into the ground, Decis, Aktellik, Fitoverm.
thrips	The appearance of yellow spots on the leaf plates, small brown dots can be observed on the underside of the leaves. When spreading, pests cause the leaves to turn yellow, dry and fall off.	Folk ways. Increase the humidity of the air, wipe the surface of the leaves with soapy water to reduce the number of pests. Preparations based on pyrethrum - 2-fold treatment with an interval of 7-10 days, spraying with tobacco infusion, infusion of yarrow or Persian chamomile, decoction of cyclamen tubers. Chemicals: dusting with sulfur powders, the use of anabasin - sulfate in a soapy solution.
Weevil	Small teeth appear along the edges of the leaf plates, leaves and shoots of plants lose turgor	Folk ways: transplant with complete replacement of the substrate. The surface of the soil can be covered with plastic wrap for several days in order to prevent adult insects from getting there to lay eggs. Adult insects are easy to collect by hand at night. Spraying with a decoction of hot pepper. Chemicals: Bona Forte; Fitoverm; Actellik; Fufanon-Nova; Aktar; Kinmiks.

2.7. Watering stonecrop

During the growing season from April to September water abundantly, until the earthen coma is completely soaked, but the soil must have time to dry half the depth until the next watering.

In winter, reduce the frequency of watering to a minimum. Wrinkled leaves will indicate the need for another watering at this time.

Plants do fine for long periods without water, but quickly rot from a small bay.

2.8 Growing temperature

During the growing season, the optimum temperature range is considered 18 to 26°C.

In winter, a dormant period is possible at a temperature of about 10°C. Such a cool wintering will stimulate the onset of flowering.

If possible, organize a daily temperature difference - such a swing allows plants to acquire bright colors.

2.9. Top dressing stonecrop

monthly liquid during growth fertilizers for cacti and succulents.

In the autumn - winter period, all top dressing is stopped and resumed only with the beginning of new growth in the spring.

It is advisable to dilute fertilizers to half the dose recommended on the package and apply after watering. In dry soil, the nutrient solution can burn the thin and delicate roots of stonecrop.

2.11 Spraying

There is no need to spray the leaves of the plant.

In summer, when the air temperature is high, you can spray a little in the morning, but make sure that the water has evaporated before evening.

Give the plant a place where there is sufficient air circulation without cold drafts.

2.12. Purpose

The compact shape, variety of species and forms, unpretentiousness of this plant allows you to collect a large collection even on a small windowsill.

This tenacious flower has become very popular in floriculture at the present time. Stonecrop is an unsurpassed plant for florariums.

Extreme hardiness and very easy reproduction allow even beginner gardeners to grow this species.

Some variegated plants have simple green shoots from time to time - these should be removed, as over time the plant may be reborn and become less attractive.

Some varieties can be used for cutting- standing in a vase with water, they do not lose their attractive appearance for a long time.

Many species grown outdoors are excellent honey plants.

2.13 Note

The types of sedum are so diverse that for the most demanding person there is a suitable flower. stonecrop used in traditional medicine as a wound healing and sedative.

Some species with age lose their lower leaves and bare the trunk - if such plants have lost their attractiveness - replace them with young ones obtained using cuttings.

Many varieties of stonecrop poisonous- handle such plants with gloves and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after contact with the sap. Place these ornamental shrubs out of the reach of children and pets.

Symptoms poisoning there will be diarrhea, impaired breathing. The juice of stonecrop caustic when it comes into contact with the skin causes redness and irritation.

2.14.Hydroponics

flower o Reading grows well on a hydroponic solution.

3. Varieties:

3.1. Stonecrop Morgan - Sedum morganianum

Very attractive ampelous plant with small, succulent light green leaves and decumbent stems. The leaves are oblong-pointed, rounded in cross section, easily break off and fall off when touched. Blooms rarely in cultivation. The flowers appear at the ends of the shoots on leafless peduncles, have 5 spiky crimson or pink petals, attractive.

The main difficulty in growing this species is transplanting, since at the slightest touch the plant loses its leaves and becomes less attractive.

3.2 Siebold's stonecrop - Sedum Sieboldii

A small shrub with fairly stiff, semi-recumbent stems and round, thick leaves. Leaf colors are very variable and include: light green, green, yellow, orange, reddish, pink, white and bluish. Many species have leaves of two or more shades. Pink flowers are collected in small inflorescences - umbrellas at the ends of the stems.

3.3. Stonecrop Adolf - Sedum adolphii

It is a cross between the two above types. The leaves of this low stonecrop are flatter compared to Morgan's stonecrop and have a more varied color scheme- from light green to bluish, pink, white and yellow. IN room culture blooms very rarely.

3.4. Weinberg's stonecrop - Sedum weinbergii

A dwarf shrub with stiff stems and broad but pointed thick leaves that form rosettes. The shades of the leaves are mainly in gray and bluish-lilac tones. At the ends of the shoots during the flowering period, branched, few-flowered inflorescences with white or yellow flowers. Flowering is not of particular interest.

3.5. Stonecrop prominent, magnificent or wonderful - Hylotelephium spectabile

One of the most high species- grows up to 60 cm. It is a shrub with numerous vertical stems. The leaves are green, oblong-oval, thick, collected in a basal rosette. The inflorescences are apical, consisting of many pink, greenish or white flowers.

3.6. Sedum false - Sedum spurium

Plants with creeping or erect stems 3 - 45 cm high. Roots appear in the leaf nodes when in contact with the ground. The leaves are thick, on short petioles, arranged alternately, reaching a length of 2.5 cm. Leaf blades can be oval or rounded, entire or with small teeth. The color of the leaves is variable - it can be all shades of green or with white and pinkish stripes. With age, plants may expose the lower part of the stems. The flowers are small - white, pink or red, collected in apical inflorescences.

3.7. Stonecrop bent Cristatum - Sedum reflexum "Cristatum"

Spectacular succulents 15 - 30 cm high with a beautifully curved stem. The leaves are green, needle-shaped when grown in direct sunlight become pinkish. During the flowering period, the plant adorns itself with small inflorescences with yellow flowers.

3.8. Sedum sedum - Sedum stoloniferum

Evergreen succulent up to 20 cm high. The leaves are light green, simple, alternate, oval or rounded, sessile. In the summer months, small pinkish, star-shaped flowers appear profusely at the tops of the shoots.

3.9. Sedum vine - Sedum sarmentosum

Fairly fast growing, ground cover succulent with creeping, profusely branching stems gently - Pink colour. The leaves are narrowly lanceolate, simple, green, sessile, densely covering the shoots. The flowers are yellow, with narrow, pointed petals, formed very abundantly.

3.10. Stonecrop Burrito - Sedum burrito

A common succulent in room culture is a subspecies of Morgan's stonecrop. Plants have decumbent, long stems branched at the base. The leaves are juicy, rounded in cross section, light green, covered with a bluish wax coating. This variety has shorter and thicker leaves. In the warm season, small inflorescences with pinkish flowers appear at the top of almost every shoot. The plant should not be placed in the aisles and corridors - delicate leaves easily break off at the slightest touch.

3.11. Sedum six-row or hexagonal - Sedum sexangulare

Low-growing perennials with erect, strong shoots, forming a dense crown up to 10 - 15 cm high. The leaves are green, glossy, needle-shaped, rounded in cross section, spirally arranged. In the autumn months, the leaves may take on a bronze or burgundy hue. The flowers are bright, star-shaped, collected in apical inflorescences. Flowering is very abundant.

3.12. Stonecrop Rural - Sedum selskianum

Evergreen succulents 15 - 20 cm high with erect, burgundy or green shoots forming a rounded, dense crown. The leaves are green, club-shaped or reverse - ovate, with small denticles along the edge. When sunlight hits the leaves, thin pinkish stripes appear along their edge. In August, each stem forms a small umbrella at the top with yellow or orange flowers.

3.13. Oregon Sedum - Sedum oreganum

A bright ornamental leafy plant whose leaves can be painted in a wide range of colors - from standard green to pink, orange and burgundy. Stems decumbent, pinkish. With age, these plants form dense grassy mats. During the flowering period, upright strong peduncles appear with bright, golden flowers.

3.14. Sedum Middendorf - Sedum middendorfianum

Perennial flowering plants with long, narrow, glossy leaves. The tips of the leaf blades may have small teeth. In the autumn months, the leaves turn reddish-burgundy and die off. The flowers are golden yellow, collected in apical umbrellas.

3.15. Sedum prealtum

Tall tree-like sedums up to 90 cm high with strong, erect, branched stems along the entire height. The leaves are light green, oblong, club-shaped, sessile. Small specimens resemble bonsai. In the summer months, the plant adorns itself with large inflorescences with many small, yellow, star-shaped flowers.

3.16. Flowering stonecrop - Sedum floriferum

A herbaceous perennial plant native to Kamchatka, it is a semi-evergreen succulent up to 20 cm high with numerous decumbent shoots. With age, this variety forms a dense soil cover. The leaves are small, rounded or oblong, club-shaped, sessile. The tips of the leaf plates may have small teeth along the edge. With the onset of frost, plants can lose foliage, in a frost-free climate, it remains evergreen. Peduncles are erect, strong, rise high above the foliage and carry umbrellas on the tops with several rather large, orange-yellow flowers.

3.17. Stonecrop Nussbaumer - Sedum nussbaumerianum

Miniature succulent up to 20 cm high with abundantly branched, thick stems. This variety has an attractive, bright leaf color - narrow lanceolate leaf blades can be green, brownish, red and orange. Inflorescences are very large, rounded umbrellas, consisting of many pinkish or white flowers with a slight aroma.

3.18. Stonecrop Stahl - Sedum stahlii

Plants with thin erect or creeping stems up to 30 cm high. The leaves are thick, juicy, rounded in cross section, arranged in opposite pairs, fall off at the slightest touch and easily take root in the ground. Stems often have aerial roots. The flowers are greenish yellow, appear in late spring or early summer.

3.19. Sedum linear - Sedum lineare

Low evergreen succulents up to 15 cm high, with erect, thick stems and narrow, light green or bluish, linear leaves. Attractive variegated plants have thin white stripes along the edge of the leaf blades. Flowers yellow or cream.

3.20. Hairy sedum - Sedum villosum

Plants with erect stems, abundantly branched at the base. The leaves are green or burgundy, rounded in cross section, oblong, glossy, may be covered with a slight light coating. The flower stalks are strong, upright, with attractive lilac, white or pink flowers at the top.

3.21. Stonecrop narrow-leaved - Sedum stenopetalum

Perennial evergreen succulent with erect stems up to 20 cm high. The leaves are light green, linear, sessile. The flowers are greenish yellow, star-shaped, appearing at the top of each shoot during the summer months.

3.22. Stonecrop rubrotinctum - Sedum rubrotinctum

Succulent plants with branched at the base, lodging shoots. When in contact with the ground, the shoots take root quickly. Young shoots may be erect, but they droop with age. The leaves are thick, fleshy, light green, densely cover the stems of the plant. During the summer months or when grown in direct sunlight, the leaves may turn red, orange, or burgundy. The flowers are bright yellow, appear at the tops of the shoots.

3.23. Stonecrop obtuse - Sedum obtusifolia

Attractive ground cover, evergreen plants up to 15 cm high with green or bronzed, glossy leaves of a wide triangular shape. With the onset of the hot summer months, the border of the leaves may turn reddish. During the flowering period, plants form apical peduncles with small, star-shaped, pink or lilac flowers.

3.24. Cornflower blue stonecrop - Sedum cyaneum

Low growing evergreen perennials with thick, erect or decumbent stems. The leaves are thick, rounded, juicy, densely cover the shoots of the plant. Leaf blades can be painted in lilac, gray, bluish, dark green shades. The flowers are bright, lilac, excellent contrast with the leaves. Flowering is plentiful.

3.25. Stonecrop soddy - Sedum caespitosum

Annual succulents with erect, thick, short stems 2 - 5 cm high. The leaves are green, glossy, juicy, oblong - oval, rounded in cross section. When grown in direct sunlight, the tips of the leaves may turn reddish. With age, plants can form colonies of impressive size. The flowers are star-shaped, with narrow petals of a white or pink hue - they form in the second half of summer - early autumn at the tops of the shoots.

3.26. Thick-leaved sedum - Sedum Dasyphyllum

A dwarf ground cover succulent with creeping stems forming a dense herbaceous mat. The leaves are small, oblong, rounded in cross section, bluish-green. Variegated varieties have pink or purple leaves. The flowers are pale pink, appear in the summer months at the tops of the shoots.

3.27. Sedum Palmer - Sedum palmeri

Small succulent plants up to 30 cm high with thick, vertical shoots, on the tops of which are green, oblong leaves collected in rosettes. Variegated specimens have lower leaves painted in a reddish or pink hue in a rosette. Inflorescences drooping, apical, consist of many small, golden flowers.

3.28. Sausage stonecrop - Sedum allantoides

Ornamental deciduous plants with erect, strong shoots, on which are long, rounded in cross section or slightly flattened, bluish-green leaves. The shape of the leaves resembles a loaf of sausage, for which the plant got its name. In the warm season, low, branched peduncles with small, greenish, inconspicuous flowers form on the tops of the stems.

3.29. Sedum makinoi

Bright lime-green or bluish-green ground cover plants with rounded, glossy leaves. The flowers are small, yellow, collected in apical inflorescences, often lost against the background of foliage.

3.30. Stonecrop thick-branched - Sedum pachyclados

Extremely attractive, evergreen perennials with bluish, oblong, serrated leaves on the edge, collected in rosettes. The stems are long, decumbent, bare at the bottom, but the plants do not lose their attractiveness at all. Lush inflorescences with small, white or cream flowers will serve as an addition to the spectacular appearance.

3.31. Stonecrop Evers equally-leaved - Sedum ewersii var. homophyllum

Dense ground cover perennials with branched at the base, creeping stems, densely covered with rounded sessile leaves. Leaf blades are light green, entire, covered with a bluish wax coating. During the flowering period, the plant adorns itself with very abundant pink flowers creating a great contrast with the leaves.

3.32. Sikhotinsky stonecrop - Sedum sichotense

Low succulent plants with erect stems branched at the base. The leaves are narrow, linear, the edges of the leaf plates are covered with small teeth. The color of the leaves is variable and includes green, bluish-green, yellow and orange, as well as pink and red shades. In spring or summer, small inflorescences are formed on the tops of the shoots - umbrellas with yellow flowers.

3.33. Stonecrop Forster - Sedum forsteranum

Spectacular representative of stonecrops - is a low-growing evergreen perennials with abundantly branched shoots. Plants form dense herbaceous mats with age. The leaves are long, rounded in cross section, reminiscent of needles, abundantly cover the stems of plants. The color of the leaves is most often bluish or light green; when grown in direct sunlight, the leaf blades may acquire a pinkish or red tint. It blooms with small, greenish-yellow flowers, collected in inflorescences.

3.34. Mexican stonecrop - Sedum mexicanum

Bright, sunny, ground cover plant with lodging shoots. The leaves are light green, sometimes yellowish green, glossy, narrow, linear. Leaf blades are entire. During the flowering period, it forms small greenish-yellow flowers.

3.35. Stonecrop Rubens or reddening sedum - Sedum rubens

Annuals herbaceous plants up to 15 cm high in decumbent stems. The leaves are narrow, 1 - 2 cm long, bluish green or light green. An interesting feature of this variety is that during the growing season, leaf blades sometimes change their shade to burgundy or red. The flowers are pinkish white, with long and narrow petals.

3.36. Stonecrop poplar - Hylotelephium populifolium

Low succulents with strong, branching shoots. The main decoration of plants are bluish-green, oblong leaves on short petioles. The edges of the leaf plates are covered with teeth of various sizes. During the flowering period, small inflorescences are formed - umbrellas with white or pale pink buds.

3.37. Spatulate sedum - Sedum spathulifolium

Spectacular ground cover plants with decumbent stems. Leaflets are rounded, sessile, collected in whorls. The leaf blades are light green, covered with a dense waxy coating of blue or almost white color. During the flowering period, strong erect flower stalks of a burgundy or reddish hue are formed. At the tops of the peduncles are small inflorescences with yellow, greenish or orange flowers. When grown in full sun, the leaves may take on a pinkish hue.

3.38. Sedum tree - Sedum dendroideum

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Stonecrop, sedum - this is the name of plants from the genus Sedum, which are used in gardens in a wide variety of applications. The entire Crassulaceae family is characterized by fleshy leaves that serve as water reservoirs and allow these plants to live in dry places.

These lively "thick-skinned" love the sun and are undemanding to the soil. The only thing they do not tolerate is “wet feet”, therefore, in order to protect the plants from decay, sand and gravel are introduced into the soil for stonecrops.

All stonecrops drought-resistant light-loving plants, but also feels good in partial shade.

Stonecrop is easily propagated by seeds. Stonecrop seeds can be sown for seedlings in spring in March - April in seedling boxes or before winter in open ground. If you want to plant seeds in spring, then keep in mind: sedum seeds must undergo preliminary stratification: you need to sow sedum seeds on the soil surface, moisten with a spray bottle, cover with glass and place in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf in the vegetable section, where the temperature is + 5 + 7 0 C. I think that not everyone may have a suitable piece of glass at hand, so a container with planted seeds can be placed in a plastic bag and tied.

Stonecrop crops must be kept under such conditions for two weeks, then transferred to room conditions. All this time, it is necessary to monitor the humidity of the crops and ventilation (I just turn the bag inside out every day, if necessary, spray the soil with seeds). At a temperature of 18-20 0 C, seedlings should appear on the 15-30th day. The seedlings of sedum are very small. As they grow, when 1-2 true leaves appear, they need to dive. Plant seedlings of sedum in open ground at the end of May at a distance of 10-20 cm.

Stonecrops can be propagated by dividing the bush or green cuttings. Four-five-year-old sedum bushes are easily divided in autumn or spring into 3-4 parts. You can cut stonecrops before and after flowering.

1. Cut off with a knife a piece of the above-ground shoot of stonecrop the length of a finger and remove the lower leaves from it.

2. The cutting will take root best in a loose substrate, and the earth should cover at least one node (the place where the leaf is attached to the stem).

3. In spring, cuttings can be planted directly in open ground. Tall stonecrops are propagated by dividing the bush.

Stonecrop is undemanding, grows well on any soil, but if you add a drop of humus or compost soil to the planting hole, then the sedum will thank you with faster growth.

Stonecrops practically do not need top dressing. Nitrogen fertilizers are especially dangerous for them, which can cause rot of tender stems, leaves, and root systems. And if there is a desire to feed your favorite stonecrop, then for this it is better to use phosphorus-potassium fertilizers, and then in a very low concentration.

Stonecrop blooms from July until frost. He leaves under the snow blooming and with leaves.

Most stonecrops are winter-hardy and do not require special protection. In the spring, in April, when you put the flower garden in order, be careful

Most stonecrops are unpretentious, they do not cause trouble to their owners. Practically, any type of stonecrop growing in the garden, you can dig up, plant in a pot and grow in an apartment. The most important thing for its development is bright light, fresh air and dry, cool wintering. We will tell you about all the nuances of planting a sedum and caring for it at home in order.

Sedum is a light-loving flower. He needs the brightest sunlight. So choose for it permanent place of residence, the window sills of the southern windows, and neither the blinds nor the leaves of other plants should shade it. Stonecrop loves fresh air, so it will grow well on outdoors in a sunny place, such as on a balcony. He loves airing and is not afraid of drafts.

In winter, stonecrop requires illumination. Stonecrops with reddish leaves need the greatest amount of light, since even slight shading can spoil their appearance: the internodes will begin to stretch, the leaves will lose bright color and, as a result, the plant loses its attractiveness.

Temperature

In summer, the temperature should be high, 25-28 degrees. Stonecrop loves the heat and calmly tolerates even higher temperatures. He needs a cool winter, about 14-18 degrees, but well lit, otherwise the shoots will stretch and deform. To do this, you can put the pot between window frames or on the windowsill close to the window glass and organize additional lighting with fluorescent or phytolamps. You can also take it out to a heated bright balcony, if you have one. If you have a stonecrop variety that can tolerate light frosts, then an unheated balcony or loggia will do.

Watering

Stonecrop should be watered more than moderately: it is better to underfill than overfill. Stonecrop stores water in the leaves and evaporates very little of it. If in doubt - to water or not, it is better not to water. Even in the hottest summer, the soil in the pot should dry out thoroughly between waterings. For this reason, it is possible to plant sedum with other flowers in a pot, but these flowers should not require frequent watering.

Stonecrops are very tenacious plants. The facts are known that dried and squeezed between the leaves of the herbarium, the stonecrop remains alive for a long time. Once in favorable conditions, it begins to grow again. Therefore, watering poorly dried soil in a pot is simply unacceptable.

In winter, soil moisture is halved. But, no matter how little sedum needs watering, do not forget that this is not a desert cactus. In summer, water at least once a week, in winter - twice as often. And never let the water stagnate in the pan. This most often leads to the death of the plant.

Sometimes stonecrop grows, covering the entire pot with a green cloth, which makes it difficult to get on the ground when watering. Do not believe those who advise watering it through a pan or by immersion. Often these methods lead to the death of the plant due to waterlogging. It is better to use a syringe without a needle.

Air humidity

Stonecrop grows well in the dry hot air of the home, it is indifferent to spraying. Places in the bathroom, where the air is most often humid, or next to a household air humidifier, are absolutely not suitable for it - its leaves and stems can rot. However, a warm shower, arranged occasionally for stonecrop, will not harm him, but will only save the plant from dust and other contaminants.

top dressing

Feed your sedum about once a month from early spring to early fall. Mineral fertilizers for cacti and succulents are perfect for him. Follow the directions in their instructions.

pruning

For normal life, sedum does not need pruning - it lives well without it. The plant is pruned only for the sake of maintaining a decorative appearance, removing ugly, stretched or bare shoots.

Bloom

Growing your copy in a pot on the windowsill, you are unlikely to ever achieve its flowering. But the chances will increase if you take it out to the balcony or veranda in the summer. Fresh air and sunshine can help your specimen bloom. At different types flowering varies both in time of onset and in duration.

Wintering

In winter, stonecrop grown at home needs a dormant period. At this time, it must be placed in a room with an average daily temperature of 10-13 ° C. The plant does not require fertilizing during dormancy, and it should be watered twice as rarely as usual.

Transfer

A young plant needs a transplant every couple of years, an adult - once every 3-4 years. Stonecrop easily tolerates transplants, so it can be transplanted at any time of the year and even during flowering. The main thing is to handle it carefully, because the stems of sedum are quite brittle, and the leaves tend to fall off with any inaccurate touch. Moisten the soil a little before transplanting.

For the first time, it is better to hold the transplanted bush in partial shade and not disturb it. The next watering is done only after the topsoil is completely dry 1 cm deep.

After transplanting, the plant may shed its leaves. It's okay, this is normal, new ones will grow soon.

Pot

The root system of stonecrop is small, so a low, wide pot with drainage holes is perfect. It is not necessary to change it to a larger one with each transplant, because the roots of the plant develop slowly and do not take up much space. At the bottom of the pot you need to put a layer of drainage. It is desirable that it be expanded clay, but pebbles are also suitable.

Priming

For sedum, purchased soil for succulent plants is suitable. If desired, you can cook it yourself. There are two suitable options:

Mix 1 tsp each of leafy soil, soddy soil and river sand. Add a small amount of brick pieces and charcoal.
Mix 2 hours of peat, 1 hour of rotted leaves, 1 hour of sand.

Reproduction stonecrop

Stonecrop propagates easily and takes root quickly. There are several breeding methods with their pros and cons. We will consider each of them in order.

Reproduction by cuttings

Cutting is the simplest, fastest and effective way breeding sedum. Roots even let out leaves that have fallen from the mother bush to the ground in a pot. By the way, they can also be taken for breeding. But more often, part of the stem is used for this. It is not necessary to use a sharp tool to separate a cutting or leaf - nothing bad will happen if you just break off the desired part of the plant.

It is not worth planting the cutting right away. Let it lie down for a couple of hours at room temperature - the cut should dry out. Then plant the cutting in a cup of soil or in a container if there are several. Do not dig the cuttings deep into the soil. It is not necessary to create greenhouse conditions and cover with a film on top. Do not water often - with a long stay in moist soil, a young stonecrop may rot. Periodically ventilate the room with seedlings.

After a couple of weeks, the cutting will give roots. You will understand this by the appearance of new leaves on it. After 2 weeks after the formation of the roots, the young succulent can be transplanted into a permanent pot.

Growing sedum from seeds

Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn. Receive planting material you can do it yourself, but it's easier to buy in the store. Only freshly harvested seeds have good germination, so pay attention to the expiration date indicated on the package.

Prepare a shallow wide container and fill it with soil consisting of sand and peat. Seeds should be sown on the surface, not buried in the ground and not sprinkled with soil on top. For this reason, the soil should be moistened before sowing. Also, to evenly distribute all the seeds in the container, they can be mixed with dry sand. Cover the container with foil.

In open ground, stonecrop seeds undergo a process of natural stratification - they lie all winter under snow at sub-zero temperatures. This speeds up their germination. At home, seeds also need stratification. To do this, place the container with the sown seeds in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.

After the stratification process, place the seeds on a well-lit window sill. The temperature in the room must be above 18 °C. After a couple of weeks, the first shoots will appear, but the seeds will finally germinate in about a month and a half. When two clearly visible leaves appear on the sprout, it can be transplanted into a separate pot.

Root division

Some types of sedum (Common, prominent, red-dotted) are easily propagated by dividing the rhizome if they grow strongly. In early spring, remove the bush from the pot, shake off the ground and divide it into several parts so that each of them has growing points and buds. Treat the cut sites with fungicides or sprinkle with activated charcoal. Wait a few hours for the cuts to dry out before planting in separate pots.

Diseases and pests

Stonecrop is rarely exposed to diseases and pests if it is looked after according to all the rules. Therefore, if you find that your instance has a problem, review its containment conditions. Now we will tell you what to look for in certain diseases.

Leaves dry or shrivel. Your stonecrop lacks moisture. Start watering the plant more often, but don't overdo it.

The stems are very elongated and there is little foliage on them. This is due to lack of lighting. It looks like your flower is not on the most sunny window sill, or something is blocking it from direct sunlight. Move the pot to a more lit area.

Rotting root system. We wrote above that in winter, during the dormant period, it is necessary to reduce the watering of the plant. If this is not done, the roots of your stonecrop will rot. In this case, try to reduce or even stop watering. If the plant does not get better, separate the cuttings from it and start growing new specimens - this one cannot be saved.

On large varieties of sedum can settle aphid. There are no special preparations for aphids for Crassulidae. Treat it with any insecticide that won't scorch the leaves, such as for blackcurrants.

Sometimes the plant is attacked weevil. The weevils themselves feed on the edges of the leaves, and their larvae damage the roots. It will be difficult to find them during the day, as weevils feed exclusively at night. You will have to arm yourself with a flashlight. Lay white paper under the plant and shake off all the insects on it when they go out to eat.

Conclusion

Growing stonecrop at home can be an exciting hobby, because this plant can be used to create picturesque compositions at home and in the office. You can plant several types of sedum in one pot. You can get acquainted with the species and varietal diversity at. Care for stonecrop and its reproduction at home are distinguished by their simplicity, thanks to which he fell in love with housewives all over the world.

Stonecrop or sedum is a genus of succulent plants of the Tolstyankov family. In the wild, representatives of this genus grow in the dry regions of America, Africa, Europe and Asia. There are a very large number of species of sedum, and about a third of them are cultivated.

Most representatives of the genus are perennials, but there are also biennials. The shape of the bush can vary greatly depending on the species - it can be relatively tall bushes, curtains, and a carpet lining the ground.

Tropical species are common in cultivation for growing in rooms, the rest can be planted in the garden. Apart from beautiful view, this plant is attractive to gardeners also due to its high resistance to heat.

Stonecrop varieties and types

Perennial, the height of the shoots of which varies from 20 cm to 60 cm. Its roots are shortened, the shoots are strong, the foliage is fleshy, inflorescences with many small flowers form on the tops of the shoots.

A fairly well-known plant that can be found with us in the wild. It must be handled very carefully, as its juice is very caustic and can cause skin ulcers.

This is a low plant with small leaves that persist even in cold weather. Growing it, you can create a dark green carpet with yellow small flowers in a flower bed.

This is a mountain plant that tolerates cold well. Its shoots creep and rise slightly, forming curtains. Inflorescences corymbose, purple or scarlet color.

Originally from the East. It forms bushes up to 50 cm. The leaves are green with a bluish tint, the flowers form groups of purple or lilac tones.

This species has become the material for many varieties, among which are very popular Matron And Black Jack .

An unpretentious species that covers the soil with a grayish blanket that turns a little pink when grown in the sun. The flowers are pink.

This species also grows in a dense carpet, and on nutrient soil it can actively crowd out other plants. During flowering, it pushes out not very tall stems, on which a large number of white flowers appear.

By autumn, the foliage of this species begins to cast purple, and the leaves Mural even more pronounced purple.

Or rocky weakly branching shoots of this variety form small curtains with green foliage of a blue tint. Peduncles tall, flowers yellow.

The shoots of this sedum, forming curtains, branch well. Its foliage is lanceolate, with teeth on the edges. Varietal varieties of the species may have different shades of foliage, there is also variegated variety .

Among the shrubby forms, this one stands out for its unpretentiousness and woody stems. Its leaves are oval, bluish. Good for growing on borders.

View with recumbent shoots reaching 25 cm. It has beautiful foliage of green-ash color, pale lilac flowers. Having a very attractive appearance, this plant is very capricious and quickly loses its decorative properties.

This perennial species has creeping stems, the length of which can reach even a meter. The foliage is small, fleshy, abundantly hugs the shoots. The flowers are collected in red inflorescences. Great for flowerpots.

Semi-shrub sedum with dense grayish foliage, the top of which gradually turns red. Inflorescences are yellow, may acquire a green tint.

A clump of dove-colored leaves that can turn pink if they get enough light. It propagates very easily by self-sowing, which can be a danger to other plants. Flower color is white.

Similar to Evers, but has a smaller bush. Its height is up to 20 cm, but there are also completely dwarf varieties, for example, Sachain , whose bushes reach only 10 cm. Quite capricious.

Stonecrop planting and care in the open field

Plant seedlings of stonecrop in open ground follows at the end of spring, when you can be sure that night frosts will not come.

Most varieties of this plant are not picky and scorching sun is great for them. You can also plant bushes in light shade, but good lighting is still preferable.

It is better to choose a site for planting remote from trees and bushes so that it does not fall asleep with falling leaves.

The composition and nutritional value of the soil are not particularly important when growing this crop, but in order for the bushes to be more lush, a little organic top dressing can be added to the substrate before planting.

Planting pits are placed approximately 20 cm between individuals. After planting, do not forget to water the seedlings. Young sedums will begin to bloom from the second or third year. Caring for this crop, it must be constantly weeded to protect it from weeds. Watering is required only in high heat.

Aichrizon is also a representative of the Crassulaceae family, recommendations for home care can be found at the link.

pruning sedum

When the stems begin to grow, they should be cut back to maintain a more beautiful appearance. You also need to cut dry foliage and inflorescences.

If a variety with colored shoots has green stems, then cut them off too.

Stonecrop top dressing

Sedum will benefit from fertilizer. It is carried out in spring and autumn, using organic matter in the form of mullein in a ratio of 1 to 10, or complex mineral fertilizer dose indicated on the package.

You can not fertilize sedum with fresh manure.

Stonecrop transplant

Over time, the bushes or curtains of this culture grow old and degenerate, so they need to be rejuvenated by transplantation. You can also cut off old stems, pour new soil under the rhizome and fertilize, but transplanting is still preferable.

Usually with this procedure, reproduction is also carried out by dividing the bush, so more will be discussed above.

stonecrop in winter

Preparing stonecrop for winter, you need to cut off most of the shoots, keeping only 4 of them, which are then sprinkled with earth.

Cut off shoots take root well in pots and in the future they can be planted on the street.

In general, the stems may not be cut for the winter, as they look quite attractive under the snow, but with the onset of spring, it will be necessary to prune in any case, since the old stems will become not very attractive after wintering.

Stonecrop from seeds at home

With the help of seeds, sedum is sown on seedlings. This is usually done in the middle of spring. The material is placed on a mixture of ordinary soil and sand and sprinkled with coarse sand on top. Next, the seeds are watered, covered with a film and put in a place with a temperature close to 0 degrees.

Do not forget to ventilate the sown every day and water it from time to time with a spray bottle so that the soil is slightly damp. After 14 days, the pots are moved to a room with a temperature of about 19°C. And the seedlings will begin to sprout in 15-30 days.

You can also sow seeds in late autumn, dropping them with pots in the garden. With the advent of April, the material is also brought into the room. With the formation of a pair of true leaves in the seedlings, they can be dived into separate containers. When caring for seedlings, they need to be watered and slightly loosened the soil in containers.

7 days before transplanting into the garden, you need to start taking the stonecrop to fresh air for hardening, gradually increasing the time spent outside.

Please note that the generative method of reproduction is only suitable for species. If you have a varietal plant, then the distinguishing features seed propagation get lost.

Propagation of stonecrop cuttings

In such cases, resort to vegetative methods. Cuttings are carried out before or after flowering. This is a very simple method - you just need to cut off part of the stem and stick it into light soil so that the knot or pair is deepened into the substrate.

You can also carry out the formation of roots by lowering the cuttings into the water.

Stonecrop propagation by dividing the bush

As already mentioned, with aging, sedum requires transplants, which are carried out about once every five years.

With the advent of spring, the bushes are dug up and their roots are divided so that there are buds on the parts. The cut places are lubricated with a fungicide and left to dry for a couple of hours. After that, the delenki can be planted in a new place.

Diseases and pests

This plant is very rarely damaged by diseases. Basically, it can suffer from rot, which appears with excess moisture.

If you notice shoot lethargy , dark spots on leaves then check the stems and roots for the presence of a fungus that causes rot.

If infection has occurred, then you need to cut off the diseased parts of the bushes and treat them with a fungicide. With heavy damage, the plant should be destroyed, and the entire area should be treated several times with fungicides.

Among pests, sedum is most often attacked aphid , thrips And weevils .

They get rid of weevils by crushing them at night on a canvas spread under the plant.

The rest of the pests are fought with insecticides of the Aktellik type.

With green foliage and bright flowers, sedum or, as it is also called, stonecrop, is an attractive, versatile solution to problem areas in landscape design. It grows well where other plants, due to poor soil or the scorching sun, simply cannot survive. How to grow sedum from seeds, what methods of propagation, except for cuttings, still exist, find out from our article.

Description

The succulent leaves of the plant accumulate water, which is why it is an excellent plant for drought-prone areas. These are perennials that do not require many special skills for planting and care.

There are hundreds of varieties of sedum. Low varieties reach only a few centimeters in height and are often used as ground cover plants for rocky gardens. Vibrant pinks, purples, reds, whites and yellows are found in taller species. Most flowering varieties bloom in spring and summer, attracting butterflies to the garden. Some species, such as the 'Autumn Joy' stonecrop, bloom later and attract bees to collect nectar.

plant growing conditions. Stonecrops usually grow in the zone from 3 to 9. These perennials are often used for their hardiness, but care should still be taken with proper soil type and light.

While most varieties do well in full sun, there are varieties that can handle partial shade as well. But regardless of the light, stonecrops prefer to grow in well-drained soil. As for humidity, sedums do not require abundant and regular watering. Overflowing plants leads to mold and rot, so sand is added for drainage.

Sedum breeding methods

Sedum can be grown from seed in pots, but it is just as easy to propagate from cuttings and dividing the bush.

Reproduction by seeds

Early spring is the best time to plant seeds. Seeds are planted in pots, and sprinkled with a small ball of soil. Then watered. To control humidity, the pot can be covered with foil. Seeds germinate ones two to four weeks. All this time they should be periodically opened, ventilated and watered a little. After the appearance of seedlings, the film can be removed, and the plant placed in a sunny place. When the plant gets stronger, it can be planted in the ground.

Propagation by cuttings

Sedums take root very easily. You just need to place the cut stalk in the ground and water a little.

Reproduction of sedum by division

It is necessary to carefully dig out the plant with a shovel. Then, with a sharp knife, divide the bush, and seat it.

Care

Sedum is known as a low maintenance plant. He should provide very moderate watering. With strong growth, it can be safely cut off. In addition, the cut parts can be used for reproduction. Sedum is generally resistant to pests and diseases. Only hares, ducks and slugs damage it. The most common danger is overfilling and its consequences.

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