Showy stonecrop has moderate resistance to disease and is more sensitive to humidity. It is prone to illness when humidity is high and can develop root rot during dormancy. Regarding care, Showy stonecrop tolerates drought but requires increased watering in the active growing season. Watering should be sharply reduced or stopped entirely during the dormant period. Showy stonecrop is appropriate for growers with some experience, though it can be challenging to maintain, especially while dormant. It is particularly well suited to those who can dedicate time to its care throughout the winter months.
How to keep Sedum Decumbens.
Light
Showy stonecrop, indigenous to dry regions, flourishes in complete sunlight since its natural habitat features intense sunlight and scarce shade. It also accommodates to partial sun, demonstrating some adaptability in its development.
Temperature
Despite some resistance to warmth, Showy stonecrop essentially prospers and expands during the less heated seasons and becomes inactive in the summertime. It's critical to provide shade to this plant in the high summer heat to avoid damage from harsh sun rays. It's also advisable to limit or stop watering during the peak heat season to avoid the roots from rotting. Winter and spring are the seasons when Showy stonecrop exhibits dynamic growth. Continuous steady growth can be expected from this plant provided the temperature does not fall excessively low.
Fertilizer
The Showy stonecrop only requires light applications of fertilizer 1-2 times annually during its growth phase. Refrain from fertilizing during winter and summer, as the plant is in a dormant state. After repotting, decrease the amount of fertilizer and hold off on fertilizing for a few months. The use of fertilizers promotes robust growth and stimulates flowering.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Sedum
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 3-9
- Mature Height
- 49 cm
- Mature Spread
- 40 cm
- Leaf Color
- Sea Green, Medium Sea Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Flower Size
- 12.70 cm to 15.24 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid fall, Late fall
- Native Area
- Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Greece, Belarus, Ukraine, China, Russia, Lithuania, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain, Switzerland, Mongolia, Estonia, Albania, Latvia
