Plant Care Gold Rush

Gold Rush

Taxonomy

Sedum 'Gold Rush'
Sedum
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Gold Rush

💦 Water

How often to water your Gold Rush

Water needs for Gold Rush
0.5 cups
every 12

Gold Rush 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Gold Rush in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Gold Rush: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Gold Rush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Gold Rush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Gold Rush in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Gold Rush

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Gold Rush: 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 Gold Rush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Gold Rush 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.

Gold Rush Water Frequency →

Gold Rush Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Gold Rush requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Gold Rush Light Requirements →

Gold Rush Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Gold Rush 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.


💨 Humidity

Gold Rush 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.

Gold Rush Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Gold Rush 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!

Best Soil Mix for Gold Rush →

Best Pots for Gold Rush →

When and How to Successfully Repot Gold Rush →

What Are Healthy Gold Rush Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Gold Rush 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Gold Rush →


❄️ Dormancy

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


🌎 Native Region

Gold Rush is native to Northern Hemisphere, South America, and Africa.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🧐 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.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Gold Rush. 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 Gold Rush

Gold Rush


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

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

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