Sedum hemsleyanumRose
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Sedastrum hemsleyanum , Sedastrum pachucense , Sedastrum painteri , Sedum pachucense , Sedum painteri
Photo byMargrit Bischofberger
kin : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeGenus : Sedum
The specific name " hemsleyanum " honorsWilliam Botting Hemsley(1843 - 1924 ) , an English phytologist , Keeper of the Herbarium at Kew , and Victoria Medal of Honour in Horticulture receiver .
Sedum hemsleyanumis native toMexicoandGuatemala .
Sedum hemsleyanumis a succulent plant that forms little potato of green leaves covered with short , soft hairs . The rosette elongate into an tumid , improbable flower spike with low bloom . They produce kickoff near the base and form humble clumps . The leaves can sour blood-red in wintertime . They are lance - shaped , evaluate up to 2.4 inch ( 6 atomic number 96 ) long and 0.5 inch ( 1.3 centimeter ) wide .
The flowers appear in winter and have blanched petals with part green keel and cherry or sometimes yellow-bellied anthers . The flower capitulum can grow up to 16 inches ( 40 cm ) tall .
Light : These succulents grow best in locations where they enjoy the full Sunday for at least six hours day by day . Most species will endure partial nicety but will not thrive in deep shade .
territory : Sedums do not like to sit in muddy soil , so drainage is essential to prevent ascendant guff . Choose a gritty , well - drain soil .
Hardiness : Sedum hemsleyanumcan withstand temperatures as low as 0 to 40 ° F ( -17.8 to 4.4 ° C),USDA hardiness zones7a to 10b .
Watering : Sedumplants are drought - tolerant but do involve some water . They do their best with regular lachrymation from bounce through declination . Water thoroughly and waitress for the soil to dry out before watering again .
fertilise : A balanced organic fertilizer each spring is loosely allSedums require . alimentation is unnecessary as long the plant life are split up annually and provided with fresh grime .
Repotting : Sedums in container command little more care than gardens . Repot your plants when they outgrow their current mass by affect them to a larger container to book the plant comfortably .
generation : Once you have oneSedum , it is easy to make more by occupy shank or leaf cuttings and divide the plant . sedum are also easy to grow from seed .
Learn more atHow to develop and Care for Sedum .
sedum are not list as toxic for people but can be mildly toxic to pets and children .
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