Plant Care Autumn Joy Stonecrop

Autumn Joy Stonecrop

Taxonomy

Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
Sedum
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Autumn Joy Stonecrop

💦 Water

How often to water your Autumn Joy Stonecrop

Water needs for Autumn Joy Stonecrop
0.5 cups
every 12

Autumn Joy Stonecrop 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 Autumn Joy Stonecrop

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Autumn Joy Stonecrop in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Autumn Joy Stonecrop: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Autumn Joy Stonecrop love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Autumn Joy Stonecrop does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Autumn Joy Stonecrop in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Autumn Joy Stonecrop

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

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Autumn Joy 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.

Autumn Joy Stonecrop Water Frequency →

Autumn Joy Stonecrop Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Autumn Joy Stonecrop 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 🏡.

Autumn Joy Stonecrop Light Requirements →

Autumn Joy Stonecrop Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Autumn Joy Stonecrop 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

Autumn Joy Stonecrop 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.

Autumn Joy Stonecrop Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Autumn Joy Stonecrop 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 Autumn Joy Stonecrop →

Best Pots for Autumn Joy Stonecrop →

When and How to Successfully Repot Autumn Joy Stonecrop →

What Are Healthy Autumn Joy Stonecrop Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Autumn Joy Stonecrop 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 Autumn Joy Stonecrop →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Autumn Joy Stonecrop 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

Autumn Joy Stonecrop 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 Autumn Joy Stonecrop. 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 Autumn Joy Stonecrop

Autumn Joy Stonecrop

Autumn Joy Stonecrop


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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