Sedum pachyphyllum’Cristatum '
Sedum pachyphyllumRose
Sedum pachyphyllumf.cristatum
Private collection, Laguna, Philippines. Photo by Jemelisa dela Piedra-Gallaron. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
category : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeGenus : Sedum
Sedum pachyphyllum’Cristatum ' is a anatomy ofSedum pachyphyllumselected for its mutated growth .
Sedum pachyphyllum’Cristatum ' is a tardily - growing succulentsubshrubwith cabaret - shaped leave of absence obtusely pack along flatten limb . Although small-scale than the normalSedum pachyphyllum , it is still beautiful and often more interesting . The parting are blue - green with a powdery coating and often have red tips . They are also smaller than the leaves of the normal cast . As the branches age , they tend to lose their lower leaves . Each specimen display a unequaled shape ; some growths rest stable , while others may return to the normal form .
Private collection, Quito, Ecuador. Photo by Gabriela Alexandra Teran Gomez. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
lightness : This succulent grows best in locations where it will enjoy the full sun for at least six minute daily . It will tolerate fond shadowiness but will not fly high in cryptical shade . Keep your indoor plant in a sunny windowpane or under artificial lights .
filth : S. pachyphyllum’Cristatum ' does not wish to sit in muddy soil , so drainage is essential to prevent root rot . opt awell - draining ground premix .
Temperature : This plant life is kind of warmth and freezing temperatures . S. pachyphyllum’Cristatum ' can withstand temperatures as low as 20 ° F ( -6.7 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones9a to 11b , 20 to 50 ° F ( -6.7 to 10 ° cytosine ) .
Private collection, Laguna, Philippines. Photo by Jemelisa dela Piedra-Gallaron. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
lacrimation : Water exhaustively from spring through fall and hold off for the grime to dry out before watering again . In wintertime , water your works just enough to keep it from shriveling . Avoid wet the leave of absence , halt , and blossom when watering .
Fertilizing : Feed with a balanced organic fertilizer in spring . Feeding is unnecessary if the plant is divided annually and provided with fresh soil .
repot : When your flora outgrows its current weed , move it to a bombastic container to well indorse it . Spring is the good time to repotS. pachyphyllum’Cristatum ' . verify the soil is dry before you begin repot .
Private collection, Quito, Ecuador. Photo by Gabriela Alexandra Teran Gomez. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Propagation : This succulent is propagated by take stem cuttings in spring when it is in active ontogeny .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Sedum .
S. pachyphyllum’Cristatum ' is not listed as toxic for hoi polloi but can be mildly toxic to pets and children .
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