In what environment does the Graptosedum "Francesco Baldi" grow better?

Growth habits of the Graptosedum "Francesco Baldi"

Native to Mexico. It likes a warm, dry and sunny environment. It is not cold-hardy, and tolerates drought and partial shade.

Favorite temperature: 18-25°C

Watering: once every 2 weeks during the growing season

Light: full sun, ample

Propagation: by cuttings

Pests and diseases: rust disease, root-knot nematodes

Combination suggestions: Sedum adolphi 'Golden Sedum', Sedum 'Little Beauty'

Care tips for the Graptosedum "Francesco Baldi"

Watering: it grows rapidly in spring and autumn, so watering must be controlled, watering once every 2 weeks; the potting soil must never be too wet, to prevent leggy growth. In winter, water only 1-2 times and keep the potting soil dry. When watering, do not spray water onto the leaves or the leaf centers.

Fertilizing: fertilize once a month during the growing season, using diluted cake fertilizer water or "Huiyou" 15-15-30 special fertilizer for potted flowers. The fertilizer must never stain the leaf surface.

Pests: when root-knot nematodes occur, 3% carbofuran granules can be used for control.

Propagation methods for the Graptosedum "Francesco Baldi"

Cuttings: in late spring, cut off mature leaves for cuttings and insert them into a sand bed; they root after about 3 weeks, and once young plants have grown they can be potted up. Note that the cut should be flat, and the cutting should be inserted only after the cut has dried. Stem-tip cuttings can also be used, leaving the leaf rosette, which can continue to produce more offsets.