How much sunlight does my Lemon Coral need?

Lemon Coral 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 🏡.

How much humidity does Lemon Coral like?

Lemon Coral 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.

What type of soil should I use for my Lemon Coral?

Lemon Coral 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!

Should I fertilize my Lemon Coral?

Lemon Coral 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!

Does Lemon Coral go dormant?

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

Which region is Lemon Coral native to?

Lemon Coral is native to Northern Hemisphere, South America, and Africa .

What is the growth pattern for Lemon Coral?

Lemon Coral grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can Lemon Coral be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Lemon Coral can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Lemon Coral easy to care for?

Lemon Coral is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Lemon Coral?

Lemon Coral 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.

About Lemon Coral

Plants in the Sedum genus are super diverse, and are native to regions all over the world. Horticulturalists have bred them to create even more variietes that come in all manner of shapes and colors! Their succulent leaves help store water, and they are incredibly easy to propagate. Just gently pop off one of the leaves and with water and sunlight it will grow into a whole new plant. 🪴

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Sedum mexicanum

Genus

Sedum

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

Also known as

Mexican Stonecrop

How to care for Lemon Coral

Water

How often to water your Lemon Coral

Lemon Coral 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.