Sedum oaxacanum is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. They are evergreen perennials reaching heights of 10 to 20 centimeters, with simple blue-green leaves and yellow five-stellate flowers.
Sedum oaxacanum has moderate disease resistance and is more sensitive to humidity. It becomes susceptible to disease in high-humidity conditions and is prone to root rot during dormancy. Regarding care, Sedum oaxacanum is drought-tolerant but requires more frequent watering in the growing season. Watering should be greatly reduced or stopped entirely while the plant is dormant. Sedum oaxacanum is appropriate for growers with some experience, though it can be challenging to maintain, particularly during dormancy. It is especially suited to people who can dedicate time to its care over the winter months.
How to keep Sedum Oaxacanum.
Light
Sedum oaxacanum, which is native to dry areas, grows best in full sun; its natural habitat has intense sunlight and very little shade. It will also tolerate partial sun, giving it some flexibility in its growth.
Temperature
Sedum oaxacanum tolerates some heat, but it mainly does best and grows in cooler seasons and goes dormant in summer. In hot summer weather, shade should be provided to avoid scorching from strong sunlight. Watering ought to be cut back or stopped during the hottest period to avoid root rot. It shows vigorous growth in winter and spring, and provided temperatures do not fall too low, it will keep growing steadily.
Fertilizer
For Sedum oaxacanum, modest fertilizer applications once or twice a year during the active growing season are sufficient. Do not fertilize in winter or in summer when the plant is dormant. Reduce fertilizer for repotted specimens and wait a couple of months after repotting before applying fertilizer. Fertilizing helps maintain healthy growth and promotes flowering.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb, Succulent
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Sedum
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-9
- Mature Height
- 30 cm
- Mature Spread
- 46 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Blue
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall
- Native Area
- Mexico
