Six Common Companion Succulents for Pots: They Make Your Succulents Look Even More Beautiful

Companion plants for pots,

are generally used to set off succulents,

spread over the surface of the pot,

they usually come in rich colors,

and do not tend to grow tall.

They are quite commonly used when making combined arrangements.

NO.1

Sedum hispanicum

Sedum hispanicum is a perennial herbaceous plant with rod-shaped leaves covered in a white waxy powder. It blooms in summer, with 5-petaled star-shaped flowers that are white with a hint of pink. It likes full sun but can also grow in partial sun, though the leaves will be more loosely arranged. It is highly drought-tolerant and grows quickly, making it one of the most common companion plants for pots.

Growing tips:

Temperature: the optimum growing temperature is generally 18-25 degrees, and no lower than 5 degrees in winter;

Water: just follow the principle of watering thoroughly once the soil has dried out (it is highly drought-tolerant);

Soil mix: generally peat (sphagnum peat) + gravel + perlite;

Light: it likes light and can take full sun, usually with some shade in summer;

Fertilizing: generally once a month during the growing season, apply light fertilizer frequently, and it can be applied along with watering;

NO.2

Sedum japonicum 'Tokyo Sun'

Sedum japonicum 'Tokyo Sun' is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Crassulaceae family, Sedum genus, native to Europe and naturalized in North America. The plant is petite and low-growing, with leaves about 0.5 cm long and about 0.2 cm wide. The leaves are oval with crystalline protrusions on the surface. The original species has deep green leaves, while this variety is a horticultural cultivar with yellowed leaves. The stems are creeping and readily grow adventitious roots where they touch the ground. Because of its bright leaf color, it is used in mixed succulent pot arrangements, or grown on a large scale as ground cover for thin-layer green roofs.

Growing tips:

Potting soil: the medium can be sandy loam or ordinary potting soil; it tolerates poor soil.

Light: Sedum japonicum 'Tokyo Sun' likes a growing environment with plenty of sunlight. During the growing season it should receive plenty of sunlight; the more sun it gets, the more golden yellow the leaves become.

Temperature: it likes a warm environment. When the temperature is below 5 degrees or above 30 degrees, the plant's growth slows down.

Watering: during the growing season, keep the potting soil moist, avoid waterlogging, and do not leave it in the rain for long periods.

Repotting: Sedum japonicum 'Tokyo Sun' grows quickly and easily fills the pot.

NO.3

Sedum makinoi

A succulent in the Crassulaceae family, Sedum genus, it is emerald green in color, with very small leaves. The plant is mini and compact, and every leaf looks small and delicate, crystal clear and very beautiful. It is a very common little companion plant for pots; plant a cluster and it will quickly fill the pot.

Growing tips

In summer, place it outdoors and just manage it roughly. It is highly drought-tolerant, so water again once the medium is slightly dry. It tolerates poor soil, so no fertilizing is necessary. With long-term growth, the lower leaves may drop and leave the stems bare; you can prune it to encourage branching and growth again, and the cut stems can be used as propagation material for cuttings.

NO.4

Sedum dasyphyllum

A succulent in the Crassulaceae family, Sedum genus, with a plant height of 5-10 cm. The stems branch heavily, and the leaves are enlarged and alternate, obovate, 2 cm long, green. The leaves are fleshy and deep green; the jade-like deep green fleshy leaves are very bright and beautiful in the sunlight. It blooms in spring, with pale pinkish-white flowers.

Growing tips:

Sedum dasyphyllum is native to the arid regions of West Asia and North Africa. It likes a warm, dry environment with plenty of sunlight. It is relatively cold-tolerant, fears excessive moisture, and tolerates drought and strong light. It prefers fertile, loose, well-drained sandy loam. The optimum growing temperature is 13-18°C, and the winter temperature should not be lower than 5°C.

NO.5

Sedum lineare

Sedum lineare, also known as wanniancao, fozhijia, banzhilian, etc., is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Crassulaceae family, Sedum genus. Its emerald-green little leaves look like jade, neat and beautiful. It can be enjoyed as a potted plant or planted as open-air ornamental ground cover. It is a very common companion plant for pots and is distributed in many parts of our country.

Growing tips:

Sedum lineare has strong growth adaptability and is cold-tolerant, drought-tolerant, salt-alkali-tolerant, and poor-soil-tolerant, and resists pests and diseases. Because its stem nodes root where they touch the ground, it propagates very easily.

NO.6

Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood'

A succulent in the Crassulaceae family, Phedimus genus, with a delicate and slender appearance, it is very cold-tolerant and drought-tolerant, and has strong propagation ability, making it very suitable as a companion plant for pots. Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' is usually mainly green; with increased sunlight hours and large temperature differences, the whole plant turns blood red, and the plant shape also stays very beautiful, comparable to a rose.

Growing tips:

It likes a full-sun environment, but can also grow in partial sun, though the leaves will be more loosely arranged. It is highly drought-tolerant, so water again once the medium is slightly dry; it can also adapt to a relatively humid environment. It is not very tolerant of low temperatures, so it is best to keep it above zero. The medium can be sandy loam or ordinary potting soil.

The above are 6 succulents suitable for use as companion plants for pots!

But we still have to remind succulent lovers,

companion plants for pots also have their downsides,

these little plants have especially strong growth vigor and grow too fast,

the limited nutrients in the potting soil are fought over and used up by them,

causing growth vigor to weaken and growth to slow down,

and it can also lead to the occurrence of pests and diseases.

Dear succulent lovers, which companion plant for pots do you think looks the best?