What kind of plant is Sedum hispanicum? A succulent introduction to the Crassulaceae family

Common names of Sedum hispanicum

Sedum hispanicum is commonly known as "Iso-matsu"

Habits of Sedum hispanicum

Sedum hispanicum belongs to the genus Sedum in the Crassulaceae family, and winter is its vigorous growing season.

It is native to South Asia to Central Asia. It prefers a warm, dry environment with plenty of sunlight, is afraid of waterlogging and strong direct sun, and tolerates partial shade. The suitable growing temperature is 18~25°C.

Home care usually uses cuttings for propagation. Common pests and diseases include: southern blight and scale insects

It likes full sun and can also grow in partial sun, but the leaf arrangement will be looser. It has strong drought tolerance and grows quickly. It is afraid of heat and tolerates cold; when cultivated in Taiwan, China, it does not bloom easily.

Care tips for Sedum hispanicum

Repotting: When repotting each spring, thin out plants that have grown too dense; after 2~3 years of cultivation, they need to be re-propagated from cuttings to refresh them. During the growing season, keep the potting soil slightly moist. In summer it is in a semi-dormant state, so keep the potting soil slightly dry.

Watering: Watering in winter depends on the room temperature. As long as there is no long-term drought or long-term moisture, it can grow very well. You can water once when the medium is slightly dry. If it is not watered for a long time, the leaves will visibly shrink and look listless. If the plant form is not compact and shows signs of leggy growth, pay attention to increasing sunlight hours and reducing watering appropriately.

Fertilizing: Fertilize 2~3 times throughout the year. Too much fertilizer will cause the leaves to spread out, become soft, and have a poor shape.

Light and temperature: Except for appropriate shading in midsummer, it can receive full sun. In autumn, when light is sufficient and the temperature difference is large, the leaves will turn pink.

Propagation methods for Sedum hispanicum

Cuttings: Can be done throughout the year, but spring and autumn are best. Cut a small cluster of top shoots, 4~5 cm long, and plant them directly in pots or insert them into a sand bed. The survival rate is relatively high, and after potting4~5 weeks the pot will be full of stems and leaves.

Suggested planting combinations: Sedum pachyphyllum and Echeveria 'Daeho'.