What are the characteristics of golden creeping sedum? A complete guide to this plant
Golden creeping sedum is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Sedum in the Crassulaceae family. Let us now take a look at this plant.
We can also call creeping sedum "evergreen grass" or "Buddha's fingernail," among other names. Of course, it also belongs to the perennial herbaceous plants of the genus Sedum in the Crassulaceae family. We should also know that creeping sedum is a succulent plant with a very high water content. The cuticle of its leaves and stem epidermis has an extraordinary ability to prevent water evaporation.
The stems of creeping sedum are fleshy and juicy, and its small emerald-green leaves look like jade, neat and beautiful. It can be used not only as a potted plant for ornamental purposes, but also very well as an outdoor ornamental ground cover. At present, major cities mainly use it for rooftop greening. It has very good drought resistance and effects on cooling and saving water. This has also been confirmed, showing good market prospects.
Because creeping sedum is a succulent plant, its water content is very high, and the cuticle of its leaves and stem epidermis has an extraordinary ability to prevent water evaporation. Even on a dry rooftop in summer, there is no need to water it. Its drought tolerance can last as long as 1 month, while other weeds cultivated alongside creeping sedum will dry up and die early, but creeping sedum will remain safe and sound, keeping its vibrant green.
Golden creeping sedum can be planted as ground cover beside roads, in plazas, communities and pocket parks. It can also be combined with red-leaf begonia, blue-flowered salvia, rose-red impatiens, petunias and others to form flower borders, color blocks, three-dimensional flower beds and more. Based on its good drought tolerance, light load and tolerance of extensive management, golden creeping sedum can also be grown soillessly and used for rooftop greening, with very broad application prospects.
The dust-absorbing capacity of golden creeping sedum is 8.5 times that of other plants. It not only absorbs carbon dioxide, but also releases a large amount of oxygen, as much as 30 times more than other plants. It can be called an "oxygen bar on the rooftop terrace," effectively improving air quality and the ecological environment.
A bare roof (terrace) can reach temperatures as high as 70°C in the heat of midsummer, and in winter it drops to around minus 10°C. This alternation of cold and heat, expansion and contraction, causes damage to the waterproof layer and roof structure, leading to cracks and water seepage. Using golden creeping sedum to green the rooftop terrace precisely solves the problem of "thermal expansion and contraction," reducing the temperature difference of the roof (top) and achieving the best effect of warm in winter and cool in summer. At the same time, it also helps prevent roof leakage and extends the service life of the waterproof layer by 2-3 times.
In addition to its relatively prominent role in greening the environment and other aspects, golden creeping sedum also has certain medicinal uses. Creeping sedum has various effects such as treating sore throat, carbuncles, boils, erysipelas, burns, snake bites, jaundice and dysentery.
How to grow golden creeping sedum
1. If transplanting is needed, we can generally do it in spring, summer and autumn. The requirement is flat terrain and loose, moist, well-cultivated soil. Take the plants from the nursery together with their roots and transplant them for planting. After planting, level the plot and then irrigate. A large amount of flood irrigation is required, and the water must be sufficient. It can be done once every three days, about 2-3 times in total.
2. If using the cutting method, we can do it in summer and autumn. Flat terrain is also required, and loose, moist, well-cultivated soil is best. Likewise, after planting, level the plot and irrigate it.
3. Sowing should be done during the rainy season or on cloudy days. The spacing between the stems and leaves when sowing should be about 1cm. After covering with fine soil so that it feels as if it is partly exposed and partly hidden, then carry out sprinkler irrigation. The requirement is to keep the soil often moist. It will take root in about a week, and after that routine management can be carried out.
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