Plant Care Dragon's Blood Sedum

Dragon's Blood Sedum

Taxonomy

Sedum spurium 'Schorbuser Blut'
Sedum
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Dragon's Blood Sedum

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Dragon's Blood Sedum

Water needs for Dragon's Blood Sedum
0.5 cups
every 12

Dragon's Blood Sedum needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Dragon's Blood Sedum

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Dragon's Blood Sedum in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Dragon's Blood Sedum: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Dragon's Blood Sedum love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Dragon's Blood Sedum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dragon's Blood Sedum in your home šŸ”.

🪓 Nutrients

How to fertilize Dragon's Blood Sedum

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Dragon's Blood Sedum: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dragon's Blood Sedum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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šŸ’” FAQs
šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Dragon's Blood Sedum thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Dragon's Blood Sedum requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŸ’Ŗ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.


🐶 🐈 šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Dragon's Blood Sedum is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


šŸ’Ø Humidity

Dragon's Blood Sedum enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.


🪓 Soil

Dragon's Blood Sedum is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

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šŸ’© Fertilizer

Dragon's Blood Sedum grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


ā„ļø Dormancy

It’s common for Dragon's Blood Sedum to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


šŸŒŽ Native Region

Dragon's Blood Sedum is native to Northern Hemisphere, South America, and Africa.


šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Dragon's Blood Sedum can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


šŸ˜– Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Dragon's Blood Sedum. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Dragon's Blood Sedum

Dragon's Blood Sedum

Dragon's Blood Sedum


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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