Sedum Spurium ‘Tricolor’ ( Care Guide With Pictures)- Succulents Network

Basic Info

Sedum spurium also better known as ‘Tricolor’. As the plant mature you can expect it to reach up to 15 cm (5″) tall and about 46 cm (18″) in diameter. The plants leaves are mostly small green and covered by pink edges. These leaves are known to grow densely together upwards.

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sedoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Phedimus

Care and Propagation Information

Watering

When watering the Sedum spurium (or Tricolor) be careful it is a plant that is sensitive to over-watering. It is a plant that needs to be thoroughly drenched in water and dried before watering again. The plant should be water mostly between Spring to Fall, let the plant dry thoroughly before watering again.

General Care for Sedum spurium ‘Tricolor’

What kind of a plant carer should select the Sedum spurium ‘Tricolor’? It is perfect for a beginner plant grower. The plant does best when cared for outdoor in a proper light garden.

Quick Facts:

Similar needs as other Succulents (See Watering Guide)
Can die easily if overwatered

Becomes 15 cm (5″) tall
Becomes 46 cm (18″) wide.
Best zone for the plant is -34.4° C (-30° F)

Handles cold well
Best propagated with leaves and cuttings
Handle with care can be harmful to animals and people

Grows best during Spring and Fall

Where to Plant

Tricolor is a plant that grows easiest in free-draining gritty compost. The plant does not handle cold well, so if you live an area that is colder than -34,4°C ( -30° F ) use a succulent container. It makes it easier to transport the plant indoor and outdoor.

Sedum spurium is a plant that requires up to 6 hours of sun when planted outside keep it in a sunny spot.

How to Propagate Sedum Spurium ‘Tricolor’

Learning how to propagate Sedum Spurium ‘Tricolor’, begin by selecting a sturdy, healthy leaf. Then remove the stem from the main plant, cut the stem off with a sharp knife. Tricolor is one of the species that easily to propagate.

Once the leaf is off the Sedum spurium Tricolor, let it sit for a few days before placing in nutritious and well-drained soil. The soil should be drenched thoroughly, never let the soil dry. Once the plant’s root has started to appear, let the plant take its time to grow.