Sedum spurium - Stonecrop

Treatments Sedum spurium : Avoid to give excessive quantities of water to succulent plants, specially during cold months, because they can facilitate the growth of rots; these plants are often infected by the cochineal, that shall be eliminated by using mineral oil.

continental : Water The Sedum spurium very regularly, trying to maintain the soil always a little humid, but not soaked or with stagnating water. Remember to increase waterings during the most luxuriant vegetative period, from March until October, and to decrease watering when the cold period starts.

alpine : We remind to water The Sedum spurium very often, specially in summer; the soil shall be maintained humid constantly, but not soaked. During the cold season we can decrease waterings, but avoid the soil to dry out completely for too long periods.

mediterranean : Water The Sedum spurium very regularly, allowing the substrate to be constantly humid; increase waterings specially in summer, and decrease them in winter. Remember that these plants suffer from drought, specially in case of long duration drought.

continental : This plant prefers to be exposed to direct sunlight all year long.
Grow The Sedum spurium outside all year long; it is a rustic plant.

alpine : Grow The Sedum spurium where it can be exposed every day to direct sunlight as long as possible.
This is a very rustic plant, that is grown in the garden all year long without any problem.

mediterranean : Grow The Sedum spurium in a very bright location, with a good exposure to direct sunlight.
These plants are very rustic and survive in the garden also in case of long intense frosts.

Fertilization Sedum spurium : Succulent plants need regular fertilizings, using a specific potassium-rich and nitrogen-poor fertilizer; they are given from April to October, every 20-30 days.