Corsican Stonecrop
4.3 out of 5 (6 experiences)
Fast grower
Survivor
About Corsican Stonecrop
Corsican Stonecrop is a popular houseplant šæ that needs very little water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Plant parents describe this plant as a fast grower and being a survivor with a whopping 180 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!š
Corsican Stonecrop likes soil that is extremely well-draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Taxonomy
Sedum dasyphyllum
Sedum
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales
How to care for Corsican Stonecrop
Water
How often to water your Corsican Stonecrop
every 12
Corsican Stonecrop needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt 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
Light
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Finding light for Corsican Stonecrop in your home
a window
Corsican Stonecrop love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Corsican Stonecrop does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Corsican Stonecrop in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Corsican Stonecrop
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Corsican Stonecrop after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Corsican Stonecrop 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.
Sunlight Needs
Corsican Stonecrop requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Corsican Stonecrop prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.
Soil
Corsican Stonecrop is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnāt 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!
Fertilizer
Corsican Stonecrop grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
Itās common for Corsican Stonecrop to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
Care Summary for Corsican Stonecrop
Corsican Stonecrop
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 doesnāt get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 5
Survivor 3
Easy to propagate 3
Browns easily 1
Blooms easily 1
Pest magnet 1
05/17/2021
This started as a tiny 1in plant from a flea market at the end of March, itās now May and this plant has grown SO MUCH. Survives anything and isnāt picky in my experience.
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Survivor
05/01/2021
I have this one in a large pot with other succulents. Bought in February, and Iām thinking they need a new pot soon, since this one is spreading like wildfire
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
