What kind of plant is Sedum hispanicum? A complete guide to understanding it

Common names of Sedum hispanicum

Sedum hispanicum is commonly known as "Isogokomatsu"

Habits of Sedum hispanicum

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

Native to South Asia to Central Asia. It prefers a warm, dry, and sunny environment, is afraid of waterlogging and intense direct sunlight, and tolerates partial shade. The suitable growing temperature is 18~25°C.

Home cultivation 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 tolerant of cold; cultivation in Taiwan, China rarely flowers.

Care tips for Sedum hispanicum

Repotting: When repotting every 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 not watered for a long time, the leaves will noticeably shrink and look listless. If the plant's shape is not compact and there are 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 be sparse, soft, and poor in form.

Light and temperature: Except for appropriate shading in midsummer, full sun is fine. 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 year-round, preferably in spring and autumn. Cut a small cluster of top branches, 4~5 cm long, and plant them directly in a pot 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: Sempervivum 'Okanjuan', Echeveria 'Daiwa-no-nishiki'.