What are the characteristics of the succulent Sedum adolphii? A detailed explanation of its appearance and growth habits

Common names of Sedum adolphii

Sedum adolphii is commonly known as Yellow Jade Lotus.

Habits of Sedum adolphii

Sedum adolphii is a succulent in the Crassulaceae family, Sedum genus, and spring and autumn are its growing seasons.

Sedum adolphii is native to Mexico, likes a warm environment with plenty of sunlight, and its suitable growing temperature is 18~25°C. It tolerates partial shade and also tolerates drought, and grows with moderate watering during the growing season.

Sedum adolphii is a full-sun plant, and when the light is sufficient its leaves turn golden yellow.

The commonly used propagation method for Sedum adolphii: cuttings.

Care tips for Sedum adolphii

Soil: repot once every 2~3 years, in spring. Use a mix of fertile garden soil and coarse sand for the potting soil, adding a small amount of bone meal.

Watering: keep the potting soil slightly moist during the growing season. In summer the plant is in a semi-dormant period, so reduce watering and keep the potting soil dry. In winter, watering depends on the room temperature; water when dry and wait when moist.

Fertilizing: fertilize 2~3 times a year, using diluted cake fertilizer water or a special succulent fertilizer, and avoid over-fertilizing, which causes the leaves to spread out and become soft, with a poor shape.

Pests and diseases: common pests and diseases include: anthracnose and scale insects. When anthracnose occurs, spray with a 50% thiophanate wettable powder 500-fold solution.

Propagation methods for Sedum adolphii

Cuttings: cuttings can be taken all year round, with the best results in spring and autumn. In spring, cut off the top stems, 5~7 cm long, leave them in a shady place for a while, then insert them into a sand bed. They can root in 3~4 weeks.

Suggested planting combinations: Sedum rubrotinctum and Sedum pachyphyllum.