Sedum hirsutum
Care, watering, light and tips for Sedum hirsutum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 14 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Sedum hirsutum
Sedum hirsutum, also known as Hairy Stonecrop, is a small perennial succulent from the Crassulaceae family, native to southwestern Europe and northwestern Africa. It is characterized by its compact rosettes of fleshy leaves covered with whitish hairs, giving it a distinctive and velvety appearance. It is ideal for rock gardens, green roofs, small pots, or as ground cover in dry, sunny gardens.
Native range
Southwestern Europe and Northwestern Africa
Care tips
It requires full sun to maintain its compact shape and coloration. Watering should be sparse, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings, especially in winter. It prefers a very well-drained, sandy or mineral substrate, specific for cacti and succulents. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Sedum hirsutum
- Warning signs
- Soft, wrinkled, non-turgid leaves, or blackened and falling off. Stems etiolated, stretching for light.
- First aid
- Check soil: if dry, water; if waterlogged, repot into dry soil. Move to a brighter spot with indirect light.
- What kills it
- Overwatering, especially in winter. Low light weakens stems, making it prone to rot.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if healthy parts remain. Remove rot, let dry, and re-root cuttings in well-draining soil.