With around 420 members, the sedum family (Sedum), sometimes also called stonecrop, is one of the most species-rich within the thick-leaf family. Many sedum species are winter hardy, varieties cultivated as houseplants also need a winter break.
How to overwinter a stonecrop?
To overwinter a sedum, distinguish between hardy plants and houseplants: Hardy sedums can remain outdoors and die above ground. In spring, cut off the discolored shoots. Houseplant sedums need a 3-month winter break at 5-12°C, bright and frost-free.
Winter hardy sedums outdoors
Many species and varieties of sedum are considered hardy and can overwinter in the garden without any problems. As soon as the first frost sets in, the above-ground shoots die and slowly dry out. In spring you can simply cut off the brown-colored branches just above the ground and the perennial plant will sprout again.
Overwintering stonecrops in the apartment
Sedums cultivated as houseplants are, however, a little more difficult to handle when it comes to overwintering, because the plants should also take a three-month winter break. The stonecrop is overwintered at temperatures between five and twelve degrees Celsius cool, but frost-free and in a bright location.
Tip
Caution is particularly advised with the tall Sedum species as well as with various varieties of Sedum lineare and Sedum lydium, because these sedums are usually not hardy.
