Phedimus aizoon(L. ) ' t Hart
Aizoon Stonecrop , Fei Cai , Orpin Aizoon
Aizopsis aizoon , Anacampseros aizoon , Phedimus aizoon var . aizoon , Sedum aizoon
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Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : UmbiliceaeGenus : Phedimus
The specific epithet " aizoon(AY - zoon ) " intend " evergreen , everliving or always alive " and probably refers to the tendencies of most Stonecrops to hold out everlastingly .
Phedimus aizoonis native toChina , Japan , Mongolia , andRussia .
Phedimus aizoon , formerly known asSedum aizoon , is a lush plant with upright , unremarkably unbranched stems that arise from a large , swollen-headed , woody rootstalk . It can produce up to 32 inches ( 80 centimeter ) improbable with a spread sometimes equal to the elevation . The leaves are bright green with on an irregular basis toothed border , measuring up to 3.6 inch ( 9 centimetre ) long and 1.2 inches ( 3 atomic number 96 ) astray .
The fore are top with clusters of undimmed chicken superstar - determine efflorescence in summer .
Christ Within : These light - loving plants will suffer lite or partial shadiness but prefer full sun and grow best in warm environments .
Soil : Phedimusthrive in anywell - drain soil . Good drainage is critical for preventing etymon buncombe or fungal diseases .
Hardiness : Phedimus aizooncan withstand temperatures as low as -30 to 30 ° F ( -34.4 to -1.1 ° C),USDA hardiness zones4a to 9b .
lachrymation : The upright way to water yourPhedimusis to use the " soak and dry " method acting . Get the soil wholly soaked , and then hold back until the soil is ironic before water again .
Fertilizing : Feedwith modest - balanced fertilizer to keep your plant happy and healthy . Use a diluted venereal disease of half the posture recommend on the package .
Repotting : Repot your plant when they outgrow their current pot by moving them to a larger container to concord the works good .
multiplication : Phedimuscan be grown from seeds , air division , or stem cutting .
Learn more atHow to Grow and manage for Phedimus .
Phedimusplants can be mildly toxic to humans and animals .
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