Sedums are one of the smallest type of succulents and easy to grow / multiply in general. We can divide them roughly into hardy type and tropical type. The plants sold as 'alpine plants' are hardy, and they stop growing or loose their leaves during the winter time. In here, I am mainly talking about alpine sedums.
Where to place
They love direct sunlight which is essential for healthy growth and flowering. Some delicate species may need half-shade in the mid summer to avoid sunburn on the leaves. Winter time, tropical species are necessary to be indoor until the frost stops. Well ventilated with well drained soils to avoid too much humidity.
Watering
They can be tolerant to dry conditions, but will grow well with frequent watering on the well drained soil. Reduce watering during the winter, especially for the species which lost leaves for hibernation.
Fertilization and soils
Sedum can grow quickly and some species are ideal for ground covering. But too much fertilizer will cause legginess and loose compact shapes. To avoid these problems, slow-release fertilizer can be good when you place the sedum in to the pot or ground in initial, but not necessary in most of the cases. General flower soils or succulents plants soils are good for them.
Propagation
Sedum can be culture from cuttings and leaves. Place the cuttings on the soil and give water for 7-10 days until establishing roots. In the case of leaves, lightly splay some water every day until the root establishment. Too much water in this stage may cause rotting.
Pest
It is relatively rare to have pests but aphids and mealybugs sometimes damage plants. Well ventilation and regular watering will avoid these pest infections.
Sedums are self-caring and not much troublesome plants, which fits to variety of place indoor and outdoor. I am sure you can find your favorite sedums to enjoy your gardening life together with lots of other plants.
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