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El sedum multiceps It is one of those non-cacti or succulent plants that are shaped like a miniature shrub. Its leaves form very beautiful rosettes, so much so that it seems that they have to be artificial, although of course they are not.
It is often used as an accent plant, which are those plant beings that accompany bonsai on display stands. But it is that in addition to being beautiful, it is very easy to care for. Do we know it?
Origin and characteristics
Our protagonist is a crass plant native to Algeria whose scientific name is sedum multiceps. Reaches a height of about 15 centimeters, and has an upright bearing, it has the appearance of a shrub or tree. The leaves are lanceolate, green, and thin, less than 0,5cm wide. The flowers are light yellow. The stems are brown, and its root system is rather superficial.
Its growth rate is quite fast, but as it is small it can always be grown in a pot or in succulent compositions throughout its life.
What are their cares?
If you want to have a copy, we recommend that you provide it with the following care:
- Location:
- Exterior: put your sedum multiceps in an area where it is in direct sunlight.
- Interior: it must be in a room where a lot of light enters, such as in a glazed interior patio for example.
- Earth:
- Pot: universal growing substrate mixed with 30% perlite.
- Garden: grows in well-drained soils.
- Irrigation: 2-3 times a week in summer, somewhat less the rest of the year.
- Subscriber: from early spring to late summer with a compost for cacti and other succulents.
- Multiplication: by seeds or stem cuttings in spring or summer.
- Rusticity- Can be grown outdoors all year round in warm climates without frost.
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