The sedum, also known as sedum or stonecrop, not only thrives in the garden and on the balcony, but is also very suitable as a houseplant. In this article you will find numerous tips and advice for successfully keeping sedums indoors.
Can you keep sedums as houseplants?
Sedums are ideal as houseplants if they are placed in a bright, sunny location and are cultivated in succulent soil. Care includes sparing watering, regular fertilization with cactus fertilizer and pruning in spring.
Suitable sedum species for indoor cultivation
The following table gives you a good overview of the Sedum types that are particularly suitable for indoor cultivation.
| Sedum type | Bloom | Growth habit | Growth height | Leaves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedum adolphi | white | upright | 15 to 20 cm | yellow-green |
| Sedum allantoides | green-white | bushy | up to 30 cm | blue-gray |
| Sedum bellum | white | flat | up to 15 cm, up to 30 cm wide | green-white |
| Sedum lineare | light yellow | upright, later hanging | 20 to 50 cm | light grey-green |
| Sedum morganianum | pink | hanging | up to 100 cm | light grey-green |
| Sedum pachyphyllum | light yellow | upright | up to 30 cm | gray-green |
| Sedum prae altum | light yellow | upright | up to 60 cm | green |
| Sedum rubrotinctum | red | upright | up to 20 cm | light green to red |
| Sedum sieboldii | pink | hanging | up to 10 cm | blue-green |
| Sedum treleasei | yellow | flat | 10 to 20 cm | yellow-green |
| Sedum palmeri | yellow | upright | 15 to 25 cm | green |
Location and substrate
Above all, it is important to have a bright, sunny location where the plant can enjoy full sun mainly in the morning and evening. Shading only makes sense during midday. Succulent soil is suitable as a substrate, after all the sedum is one of the thick-leaved plants.
Caring for stonecrops: watering, fertilizing, cutting
Since the sedum can store water in its leaves, it tolerates dry periods very well. The plant is also very sensitive to high levels of moisture, which is why you should water regularly but only slightly during the growing season. It is enough to slightly moisten the substrate. Also during the growing season, you should supply your potted sedums with a liquid cactus fertilizer (€7.00 on Amazon) about every eight weeks. There is no fertilization during the winter break. In spring you can cut dried or unsightly shoots back to 2/3 of their length and the plant will then sprout again.
Fat hen overwintering in the apartment
During the growth period, the sedum feels comfortable in a sunny and warm location, but in winter it needs a rest period of three months. It is best spent at temperatures between five to ten degrees Celsius, although you should only water it rarely (and little!) and not fertilize it at all.
Tip
Instead of in the apartment, you can also cultivate Sedum on the balcony all year round.
