Which location does the sedum plant prefer?
Basically, all sedum plants like a sunny location and a loose, rather moderately nutrient-rich to nutrient-poor and well-drained soil. But whether the latter should be rather dry or rather moist, depends on the type of Sedum to be planted. Many stonecrop also thrive in partially shaded or light locations.
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Can the fat hen also be grown in planters?
If the site conditions and the substrate meet the needs of the plant, the sedum plant can also be cultivated very well in planters and even as a houseplant. It is best to use cactus soil or a mixture of commercially available potting soil, sand or gravel and lava granulate. (€ 13.76 at Amazon *)
When is the best time for sedum plant to plant?
Although container goods can in principle be planted out during the entire vegetation period, the best planting time for fat hens is spring.
At what planting distance are fat hens placed?
The ideal planting distance depends on the type of sedum plant. The higher this is, the greater the distance between the individual plants should be kept.
| Sedum type | Latin name | Stature | Plants per square meter | Plant spacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple sedum | Sedum telephium | up to 60 cm | 3 to 4 | 50 cm |
| Magnificent sedum plant | Sedum spectabile | 30 to 45 cm | 5 | 50 cm |
| Caucasus sedum plant | Sedum spurium | 10 centimeters | 16 | 20 to 25 cm |
| Gold sedum | Sedum floriferum | 15 cm | 16 to 25 | 20 to 25 cm |
| Sharp stonecrop | Sedum acre | 5 to 10 cm | 16 to 20 | 15 to 20 cm |
| White sedum plant | Sedum album | 5 to 15 cm | 16 to 20 | 20 to 25 cm |
| Mild sedum | Sedum sexangulare | 5 to 10 cm | 9 to 16 | 20 to 25 cm |
| Rock sedum | Sedum reflexum | up to 20 cm | 10 to 15 | 30 cm |
How can you multiply fatty hens?
Sedums are best propagated by division, by cuttings, cuttings or by sowing.
When do sedums bloom?
The specific flowering times are quite different depending on the species and variety. Some sedum plants bloom quite early between June and July, while others bloom late and into autumn.
Tips
For the mixed bed, choose plant species that, due to their location and maintenance requirements, go well with sedum hens. These include, for example, the alpine edelweiss and other rock garden and gravel garden plants.
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