Black Gate Sedum succulent cultivation method
If you want to learn about the planting of Black Gate Sedum, the cultivation method of Black Gate Sedum succulents, the following is a detailed introduction for you.
Also known as Black Gate, it belongs to the genus Sedum in the Crassulaceae family. It is a perennial succulent herbaceous plant, a small to medium-sized variety. The plant's fleshy leaves are arranged in a rosette shape. The leaves are long and spindle-shaped, slightly bending towards the center, with the leaf tip bending towards the center as well. Under strong light or with a large temperature difference, the leaves may show a slight purple-blue color, which is very beautiful. Under weak light, the leaves turn a lighter green, stretch out, and the color becomes more dull. The leaf surface of Black Gate is smooth and does not easily accumulate water. The leaves have no powdery substance, and Black Gate needs ample sunlight and a large temperature difference for the leaves to become vibrant, making the plant more compact and beautiful. After several years of clustering, the plant becomes very spectacular, especially the old stakes that have been pruned for years. The inflorescence of Black Gate is tufted, similar to most Sedum with an inverted bell-shaped flower type.
Black Gate requires abundant sunlight and a cool, dry environment, tolerating semi-shade but dislikes waterlogging and humid heat. It has the habit of growing in cool seasons and dormant in high summer temperatures. The growing period for the plant is from September to June of the following year (the growth period varies depending on different environments), and insufficient light will cause the leaves to elongate; plants growing in full sunlight have a shorter, stocky shape with relatively compact leaf arrangement.
The Black Gate Sedum in Kite's care is grown on an open-air platform on the third floor. During the growing period, the soil should be kept moist but avoid积水. Kite uses a mixture of coal slag, peat, and a small amount of perlite, with a ratio of about 5:4:1, and covers the soil surface with large-particle river sand. Black Gate can withstand temperatures as low as about -4°C, which is the indoor temperature, not outdoors. Any lower, and the growing tips of the leaves will suffer frostbite and dry up, dying. During the entire winter, watering is basically stopped, and below 5 degrees, watering should be gradually reduced.
During the high summer temperatures, the entire plant grows slowly or stops completely. At this time, it is essential to ensure good ventilation and provide some shading to avoid direct sunlight, reduce watering, and prevent prolonged rain, to avoid the plant rotting. However, Black Gate tends to accumulate dust, making the leaves feel somewhat sticky, so they can be frequently rinsed with water.
The propagation of Black Gate usually involves cutting the top to burst young seedlings and inserting them, as well as using side buds. It can also be propagated through leaf insertion and seeding. The cut plants can be directly inserted into dry granular soil, and after the roots have developed, a small amount of water can be given. It is a relatively easy-to-care-for variety.
The above content shares the complete method of cultivating Black Gate Sedum, which green plant enthusiasts may consider for reference.