Are succulents and sedums the same?
All sedums have succulent leaves, but beyond that, the genus is unbelievably varied. The leaves vary from small and needlelike to large and flat, and their shape may be oval or round. Their habit may be upright or prostrate.
Can you plant sedum and succulents together?
You can definitely plant succulents very close together and they will be just fine. When planting succulents close together they grow more slowly so they maintain the original design of the arrangement better. It can be trickier to water them when they are close together.
Is Echeveria a sedum?
Echeverias belong to the family Crassulaceae, a very large family containing many genera of succulents such as Aeonium, Crassula, Kalanchoe, Sedum or Sempervivum.
How much light do sedum succulents need?
Just like most succulents, Sedums need to get at least 6 hours of full sun or more per day to stay happy. Just make sure to keep them protected from extreme heat conditions and the harsh afternoon sunlight, as this will most likely damage them.
What plant goes well with succulents?
Yarrow, lavender, salvia, and rosemary are great flowering herbs to grow alongside your succulent beds. These herbs take the same conditions as most ground planted succulents. Depending on your layout, plant these herbs at the back of the bed or surround it with them.
Are Sedum in the succulent family?
Stonecrops
Sedaceae
Stonecrop/Family
Do succulents like to be crowded?
As a rule, succulent plants do not mind crowding whether the plants are grouped in one container or are alone and fully filled out in the container. Transplanting a plant that has filled its container will generally allow the plant to experience a new spurt of growth.
What succulents pair well together?
Some winter dormant succulents that look great together are Agave, Echeveria and Sempervivum. And if you want to put the summer dormant succulents together, you may want to think about Aeonium, Aloe, Graptopetalum, and Kalanchoe.
Are Sedum succulents perennials?
Sedum is a perennial plant with thick, succulent leaves, fleshy stems, and clusters of star-shaped flowers.
Do succulents need darkness?
All succulents need darkness each day to maintain a healthy growing cycle, but need at least six hours of sunlight a day to stay thriving. When using grow lights for my indoor succulents, I’ll leave them on for about 12-14 hours, mimicking the natural daylight plus a few hours.
What is the best lighting for succulents?
Most succulents prefer bright, indirect light. Some succulents can still thrive even if your lighting condition indoors is less than ideal.
How close can you plant succulents together?
If you want to give your succulents space, I recommend planting them about 1/2″ to 1″ apart (13 mm to 25 mm), whether you’re planting them with other succulents, or in a pot.