Content
- Stonecrop gets along with little care
- Do you have to pour fat hens?
- When and with what should you fertilize the fat hen?
- When and how can you cut fat hens?
- Which pests or signs of diseases are particularly common in fetal races?
- Are fat hens hardy?
- How can you overwinter fetal hens?
- Tips
The fat hen needs very little attention
Stonecrop gets along with little care
The fat hen (Sedum), often also known as "stonecrop", is one of the thick-leaf plants. As such, it is capable of storing water in its thick, fleshy leaves to easily survive periods of drought. Also in other respects the fat hen is very easy-care.
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Especially against waterlogged feet, the stonecrop is very sensitive. Therefore, you should water the plant only in long-lasting periods of drought, for example, in very hot summers. Fetthennen in the pot tolerate short-term dehydration usually very well.
When and with what should you fertilize the fat hen?
Fertilization is not necessary with planted fat hens, only in autumn you should provide the shrubs with some compost. In the pot pulled specimens are also rather rarely fertilized, but then with (little!) Succulent fertilizer or liquid fertilizer.
When and how can you cut fat hens?
Fat hens should be cut back as early as possible in early spring. The above-ground shoots freeze on the first frost and turn brown. These dead shoots remove as much as possible. The plant drives again after pruning.
Which pests or signs of diseases are particularly common in fetal races?
Sedum is very hardy and is rarely affected by diseases. Only too much moisture can be problematic and lead to root rot. When it comes to pests, it is common to see the weevil perennials in planted specimens. The adult animals love the fleshy leaves of the fat hen, while their larvae do well at the roots. As soon as you notice the first signs of feeding on the leaves, you should take action. Otherwise, the plant enters quickly.
Are fat hens hardy?
Many of the approximately 420 stonecrop species are hardy to about - 20 ° C and can therefore easily overwinter in the garden. For these grease hens a separate protection is usually not necessary. Others are originally from Mediterranean or subtropical climes and are therefore more sensitive.
How can you overwinter fetal hens?
Non hardy or pulled in the pot fat hens overwinter best under cold conditions, d. H. they are placed in a light and frost-free but cool location in the house or greenhouse. Incidentally, the same applies to stonecrop cultivated in the room, which also need at least three months winter break.
Tips
If your Fetthennen apparently do not feel so comfortable in one location, then you can easily dig up and replant it. The plants do not take offense to you.