Stonecrop - a beautiful perennial. Properly care for flowers

Stonecrop - a perennial flowering plant that can change its color from the growing conditions. It is often used in landscape design. Another advantage is the simplicity of these plants.

Kinds

Sedum belongs to the family Crassulaceae and has a great diversity of species.

They can be:

· Ground cover;

· Ampelnye;

· Erect.

Gardeners, florists known shrub and subshrub form, in addition to traditional grass. Depending on the type of change and the shape of flowers and leaves.

The soil

Sedum can be grown on any soil, that is the special composition of the soil does not provide for his breeding.

But gardeners say it is better to pick up and a special ground for it, as it will significantly improve the scope and nature of flowering.

It is recommended to increase the amount of sand in its composition. In this rich soil is impractical because it would adversely affect the flowering.

location

Plant is desirable to land on the sunny side to flowering was abundant.

Lighting

Sedum needs a large amount of light. The lack of light can lead to the fact that stonecrop will not bloom. Shading is not required.

Temperature

Sedum resistant to temperature extremes. The special temperature conditions it does not need. Maximum temperature 26 C, a temperature at least +8 C.

Watering

Sedum and undemanding in terms of moisture. It does not require frequent watering. Gardeners Tip: If the earth began to crack, so it is necessary to pour.

lack of moisture does not affect the development of stonecrop, since the lack of it he spends moisture from the thick, fleshy leaves.

Fertilizer

Despite its simplicity, stonecrop also need fertilizing. Rarely paid - no more than once in 30 days in the spring and summer months.

Humidity

Stonecrop is resistant to drought, so additional moisture is needed.

pruning

Pruning provides two options:

· Conducted only for the purpose of removal of old stems and leaves.

· Carried out in accordance with the design of landscape design. Sedum designers use actively.

reproduction

Sedum propagated in several ways:

· Seeds;

· Cuttings;

· Dividing the bush.

Stonecrop as a houseplant

Sedum can be not only gardens, but also a potted plant. Basic requirements for the content, care is the same as a garden species.