Hylotelephium cyaneum, commonly known as the azure stonecrop, is a perennial mat-forming succulent groundcover plant of the family Crassulaceae. Its native range is in eastern Siberia and Russian Far East.
Azure Stonecrop has moderate disease resistance and is more sensitive to humidity. It is vulnerable to disease when humidity is high and is prone to root rot during dormancy. In terms of care, Azure Stonecrop tolerates drought but requires increased watering during the growing season. Watering should be greatly reduced or stopped entirely during the dormant period. Azure Stonecrop is appropriate for growers with some experience, though it can be difficult to care for, particularly during dormancy. It is especially well suited to people who can spend time caring for it during the winter months.
How to keep Hylotelephium Cyaneum.
Light
Originating from dry areas, the Azure Stonecrop flourishes in full sunlight, as its natural habitat is dominated by potent sunbeams and scarce shade. It also tolerates partial sunlight, exhibiting a degree of flexibility in its development.
Temperature
Azure Stonecrop can tolerate some heat, but it mainly flourishes and expands in the colder seasons, entering a state of inactivity during the summer. It is crucial to offer some shade during high summer temperatures to avoid burning from powerful sunlight. Watering needs to be decreased or stopped during the warmest season to avoid root decay. The periods of strongest growth for Azure Stonecrop are winter and spring. Provided the temperatures don't fall too far, its growth will be consistent.
Fertilizer
For Azure Stonecrop, light applications of fertilizer once or twice a year during the growing season are adequate. Do not fertilize in winter or summer when the plant is dormant. Cut back on fertilizer for plants that have been repotted and wait a couple of months after repotting before applying any. Fertilizing helps maintain healthy growth and promotes flowering.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Succulent, Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Hylotelephium
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-9
- Mature Height
- 5 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm
- Leaf Color
- Purple, Gray, Silver
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late summer, Early fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Early fall, Mid fall
- Native Area
- Russia, Japan
