To plant stonecrop means to grow a charming sweet and unpretentious plant. They look great next to other flowers and decorative ornaments. Stonecrops, or, as they are also called, sedums, belong to the family Crassulaceae. These plants are amazing in their unpretentiousness. It is easy for them to grow in mountainous and arid regions.
The leaves of this plant do not have petioles; they practically "sit" on the shoots. They themselves lay a kind of carpet, which is pressed to the surface of the soil and stones. Some types of stonecrop help as a painkiller.
Among the sedums, there are approximately 600 species of diverse plants and shrubs. They can spread with dense rugs with a large number of shoots or rise above the soil in the form of bushes up to 70 centimeters high. They differ in rather long ampelous shoots that hang down.
Flowers, the care of which is simple, amaze the imagination with a variety of leaves. There are both flat and fleshy, in the form of coins, spatulas, plain with stains or stains.
A special value of leaves is their decorativeness, which lasts for a long time. In the early spring, they grow back and hold on to the very frosts. If you plant a view with non-dying shoots for the winter, you will be able to enjoy this beauty all snowless time.
However, not only the leaves adorn this plant. Stonecrops look great during flowering. Small stars seem a little inconspicuous, but if you collect them in an inflorescence, the plant will be covered with a beautiful carpet from white to bright pink. Sometimes they bloom so magnificent that they completely overlap the leaves. However, most species are short-lived in this period. Such is the stonecrop.
Landing and caring for it have certain features. You need to know them. The main thing is to choose a suitable place. These plants are photophilous, so the amount of lighting is important to them. If there is not enough light, then you can remain without leaflets located below, the stem itself will stretch, and leaf scars will remain on it. Of course, all this will worsen the look.
Stonecrop, landing and care of which are simple, can be outdoors during the summer. However, with the onset of frost, it is better to send him home. You need to choose a cool place, the temperature in which will fluctuate from eight to twelve degrees. You can use a heated room, but you must choose the option with a sufficient amount of light.
Stonecrop, planting and care of which is easy, monthly needs to be fed. It is best to choose mineral fertilizers that are used for cacti and succulents. During the autumn and winter season, fertilizers are not required.
This plant does not have as many parasite problems as most. However, it happens that some varieties are susceptible to fungal infections. Therefore, in the event of dark spots, it is necessary to cut and burn damaged parts. There are other parasites for which specialized tools are suitable. Stonecrop, landing and care of which are simple, will delight you for a long time.