How to grow and care for Phedimus aizoon (L.) 't Hart
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Phedimus aizoon (L.) 't Hart, Sedum aizoon
Phedimus aizoon (L.) 't Hart 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Crassulaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
It originates from the Northern Hemisphere and southern Africa, meaning it mostly grew in dry climates.
👀 Characteristics details
It has succulent leaves that store water in both the leaves and stem, giving it the ability to withstand dry environments.
🌿 Photosynthesis
They use CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) photosynthesis, common in desert plants. This means they close their stomata during the day to minimize water loss and carry out photosynthesis at night. It's best to water them at night. However, they are sensitive to overwatering, so they should be kept in a well-ventilated environment without excess moisture.
water
How to water Phedimus aizoon (L.) 't Hart
How often should I water?
check Phedimus aizoon (L.) 't Hart Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Phedimus aizoon (L.) 't Hart need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Phedimus aizoon (L.) 't Hart likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Phedimus aizoon (L.) 't Hart at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Phedimus aizoon (L.) 't Hart prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Phedimus aizoon (L.) 't Hart is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Saxifragales, Family: Crassulaceae, Genus: Phedimus, Species: Phedimus aizoon
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Spring, Summer |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Phedimus |
| Species | Phedimus aizoon |
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