Petrosedum ochroleucum, the European stonecrop, is a species of plant in the family Crassulaceae native to Europe and Turkey.
Petrosedum ochroleucum subsp. ochroleucum has moderate disease resistance and is more sensitive to humidity. It becomes susceptible to disease when humidity is high and is liable to develop root rot during dormancy. Regarding care, Petrosedum ochroleucum subsp. ochroleucum tolerates drought but requires more water in the growing season. Watering should be sharply reduced or stopped entirely while it is dormant. Petrosedum ochroleucum subsp. ochroleucum is appropriate for growers with some experience, though it can be challenging to care for, especially during the dormant period. It is particularly suitable for those who have time to dedicate to its care over the winter months.
How to keep Sedum Ochroleucum.
Light
Originating from arid areas, Petrosedum ochroleucum subsp. ochroleucum performs best in full sun, as its native habitat has intense sunlight and very little shade. It can also tolerate partial sun, providing some flexibility in its growth.
Temperature
Although Petrosedum ochroleucum subsp. ochroleucum tolerates some heat, it mainly does best and grows during the cooler months, entering dormancy in summer. In hot summer conditions, provide shade to prevent scorching from intense sunlight. Watering should be reduced or stopped during the hottest period to avoid root rot. Winter and spring are when Petrosedum ochroleucum subsp. ochroleucum grows vigorously. Provided temperatures do not fall too low, it will continue to grow steadily.
Fertilizer
For Petrosedum ochroleucum subsp. ochroleucum, light doses of fertilizer 1-2 times a year during the growing season are adequate. Avoid fertilizing in winter and in summer when the plant is dormant. Cut back on fertilizer for repotted plants and wait a couple of months after repotting before feeding. Fertilizing helps maintain healthy growth and promotes blooms.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Sedum
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-9
- Mature Height
- 10 cm to 15 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Light Green, Pale Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- 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
- Turkey, Italy, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Serbia, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, France
Other names.
