How much humidity does Blue Tears Sedum like?

Blue Tears Sedum 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 Blue Tears Sedum?

Blue Tears 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!

Should I fertilize my Blue Tears Sedum?

Blue Tears 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!

Does Blue Tears Sedum go dormant?

It’s common for Blue Tears Sedum 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 Blue Tears Sedum native to?

Blue Tears Sedum is native to Northern Hemisphere, South America, and Africa .

Does Blue Tears Sedum produce flowers?

Blue Tears Sedum produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

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Q: How often should I water my Blue Tears Sedum?

Blue Tears 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Blue Tears Sedum need?

Blue Tears Sedum 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 🏡.

About Blue Tears Sedum

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 dasyphyllum 'Major'

Genus

Sedum

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Blue Tears Sedum

Water

How often to water your Blue Tears Sedum

Blue Tears Sedum needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Washington, District of Columbia.

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
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Blue Tears Sedum in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Blue Tears Sedum: 1ft from a window

Blue Tears Sedum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Washington, District of Columbia ⛅.

Blue Tears Sedum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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