SEDUM CARE GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS - WILD WEST SUCCULENTS

LEGGY ‘ANGELINA’ SEDUM READY FOR TRANSPLANT

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

Are you a newbie looking for sedum plant care?

Look no further than Sedum Care Guide for Beginners.

Sedum, also known as Stonecrop in garden centers, is the perfect choice for you.

These delightful succulents are perfect for beginners, offering a wealth of charm and requiring minimal effort to thrive.

In this article, we’ll explore the art of Sedum care for those just starting their gardening journey.

You’ll discover that caring for these resilient succulents is a breeze, and they make a wonderful addition to your indoor or outdoor garden.

Let’s get started on your journey to becoming a successful Sedum caregiver.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

THE SUN
SOIL
WATER
SEDUM ALSO KNOWN AS STONECROP
POTS AND OR CONTAINERS
LADY BUGS (OPTIONAL)

WHAT WE’LL COVER

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INTRODUCTION
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
WHAT WE’LL COVER
STEP ONE: FIND THE RIGHT LOCATION
STEP TWO: CHOOSE WELL -DRAINING SOIL
STEP THREE: WATER SPARINGLY
STEP FOUR: CONTAINER OR GARDEN PLANTING?
FOR INSPIRATION HOW TO UPCYCLE OLD SHOES:
UPCYCLE OLD SHOES INTO COLORFUL SUCCULENT PLANTERS
STEP FIVE: LADY BUGS-PEST AND DISEASE RESISTANCE
FOR IMAGES OF APHIDS ON SEDUM, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION
STEP SIX: PROPAGATION BY DIVISION
CONCLUSION
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
SOURCES
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TRIMMED AND TRANSPLANTED ‘ANGELINA’ SEDUM IN THE SUN

STEP ONE: FIND THE RIGHT LOCATION

SEDUMS GENERALLY PREFER BRIGHT SUNLIGHT, BUT I GROW MINE IN BOTH SUNNY AND SHADED AREAS
TO KEEP THEM HAPPY, GIVE THEM GOOD DRAINAGE AND A BIT OF SUNSHINE
WHETHER IT’S A WINDOWSILL, BALCONY, OR OUTDOOR GARDEN, THEY’LL THRIVE IN A PLACE WITH PLENTY OF SUNLIGHT OR A BIT OF SHADE TOO
THEY’RE TOUGH, FORGIVING, AND VERSATILE, SEDUMS ARE A WONDERFUL PLANT TO TRY IN ANY GARDEN, IN ANY LOCATION

WELL-DRAINING SOIL WITH ‘ANGELINA’ SEDUM

STEP TWO: CHOOSE WELL-DRAINING SOIL

SEDUM PLANTS JUST LIKE SEMPERVIVUM PLANTS HATE TO HAVE WET FEET!
TO PREVENT THEIR ROOTS FROM SITTING IN WATER, USE WELL-DRAINING SOIL
YOU CAN ADD SOME SAND OR PERLITE TO YOUR POTTING MIX TO IMPROVE DRAINAGE
THIS ENSURES THAT EXCESS WATER FLOWS AWAY, KEEPING YOUR PLANTS HEALTHY AND HAPPY

WATER SPARINGLY AND LET DRAIN

STEP THREE: WATER SPARINGLY

WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT SEDUM PLANTS IS HOW HAPPILY THEY GROW WITH HARDLY ANY WATER AT ALL
IN FACT, THEY PREFER TO DRY OUT BETWEEN WATERING’S AND ARE PERFECT FOR LOW-MAINTENANCE GARDENS
DURING SPRING AND SUMMER, WATER THEM WHEN THE TOP INCH OF SOIL IS DRY
IN THE WINTER, REDUCE WATERING SIGNIFICANTLY, AS THEY REST DURING THIS TIME

GARDEN SHOE PLANTER WITH FLOWERING ‘LITTLE MISSY’ SEDUM AND SEMPERVIVUM MIXTURE

STEP FOUR: CONTAINER OR GARDEN PLANTING?

SEDUM PLANTS ARE VERSATILE AND CAN BE GROWN IN CONTAINERS, HANGING BASKETS, GARDEN SHOES OR DIRECTLY IN YOU GARDEN
IF YOU’RE USING POTS, HANGING BASKETS OR GARDEN SHOES, MAKE SURE THEY HAVE DRAINAGE HOLES TO AVOID WATERLOGGING
YOU CAN ALSO GET CREATIVE WITH UNIQUE CONTAINERS, LIKE OLD TEACUPS OR DRIFTWOOD, OR WEATHS TO MAKE YOUR SEDUM STAND OUT

FOR INSPIRATION HOW TO UPCYCLE OLD SHOES:

UPCYCLE OLD SHOES INTO COLORFUL SUCCULENT PLANTERS

STEP FIVE: LADY BUGS-PEST AND DISEASE RESISTANCE

SEDUM PLANTS ARE HARDY SUCCULENTS AND GENERALLY RESISTANT TO COMMON PESTS AND DISEASES
THEIR WAXY LEAVES MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR MOST BUGS TO BOTHER THEM
JUST KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR ANY SIGNS OF TROUBLE AND REMOVE AFFECTED LEAVES OR ANY PEST IF NECESSARY
IF YOU ARE EVER IN QUESTION, YOU CAN ALWAYS PURCHASE LADY BUGS TO ROAM FREE IN YOUR GARDEN TO EAT APHIDS AND OTHER PESTS

FOR IMAGES OF APHIDS ON SEDUM, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION

DIVIDED FROM SEDUM PARENT SHOWING ROOTS

STEP SIX: PROPAGATION BY DIVISION

AS YOUR SEDUM PLANTS GROW, THEY ARE SUPER EASY TO PROPAGATE AND ROOT
A NEW PLANT CAN BE STARTED BY DIVIDING A PIECE OFF THE PARENT PLANT WITH ROOTS AND STICKING THE PIECE THE GROUND
EVEN PIECES WITHOUT ROOTS CAN ALSO GROW ROOTS WHILE IN THE SOIL

CONCLUSION

Caring for Sedum is a rewarding and enjoyable experience for beginners.

These low-maintenance succulents bring a touch of natural beauty to your space without the stress of high-maintenance care.

The perfect first plant to build the confidence of children and gardeners.

So, get ready to nurture these charming plants and watch them thrive as you embark on your Sedum care journey.

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SOURCES

HIGH COUNTRY GARDENS, ANGELINA SEDUM

GARDENIA CREATING GARDENS, SEDUM RUPESTRE ‘ANGELINA’ STONECROP

CONSERVATION GARDEN PARK, ANGELINA STONECROP

FOREST OF HEARTS, FOREST OF HEARTS PLANT OF THE MONTH: SEDUM RUPESTRE ‘ANGELINA’

DARWIN PERENNIALS, SEDUM RUPESTRE PRIMA ANGELINA

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