The Perennial derivative, Sedum is a simple plant to repot. Follow the steps below on repotting your Perennial. The steps are very similar to any other plant in the Crassulaceae family.
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Repotting Sedum from one pot to another step by step
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Sedum, just like you would repot your Scented Leaved Geraniums as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Sedum loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Sedum by checking the soil ph (Acidic, neutral, alkaline) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Sedum is: Summer, fall. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Sedum
Patience is key when extracting your Sedum from the pot. Depending on the age of the Sedum, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Sedum for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Sedum from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Sandy, well-drained soil and allow your Sedum to flourish.
Caring for your Sedum into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Sedum is complete, it becomes crucial to familiarize yourself with its ongoing care requirements so you can avoid having to repot again or worse, the death of your plant.
Where should you keep Sedum? Inside or outside?
Whether Sedum is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Sedum from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: Europe, Asia. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 3-9 (USDA)
What should you expect if you have repot Sedum correctly?
To see your Sedum reaching its full size of 1.5–2 ft. tall and wide requires your attention and care. Imagine it is a while after repotting and you have taken care of the plant in the right way. You’ll have the joy of seeing it burst into Pink, red blooms precisely during Summer, fall time. This is achieved by taking care of your plant like you would any other similar plant like a Sea Lavender. Using the right care and being patient after you repot is key.
Once the repotting process is done for your Sedum, what should you do?
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Sedum which is 3-9 (USDA). Sedum are native to Europe, Asia. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Sedum, it gets Full exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 1.5–2 ft. tall and wide. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
What are the scientific and botanical names for Sedum?
Sedum Hylotelephium spectabile ‘Herbstfreude’ or Hylotelephium telephium ‘Herbstfreude’ (‘Autumn Joy’), formerly Sedum telephium ‘Autumn Joy’ are all other names you may have heard your Sedum be called. These names are more scientific and botanical. If you need more ideas for what plant to repot next, check out the below table.
| Our pick of a similar plant to repot | Purple Passionflower |
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| Our pick of a different plant to repot | String Bean |
General care for repotting Sedum
Your plant is from the Crassulaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Perennial so can be repotted in a similar way. Once grown, you should note that when handling Sedum, it is non-toxic when interacted with.