The sedum praealtum succulent, also known as the “shrubby stonecrop” is a very well known beautiful succulent. More and more succulent growers are growing this succulent as it gets more popular every single day.

This succulent is shaped and very similar to the jade plant succulent because it’s like a shrub. It has beautiful bright green leaves with red edges just like the jade plant. It will also produce beautiful yellow flowers in the spring. 

This succulent is fairly fast growing and it can grow up to be fairly large! It will grow all the way up to 12 inches tall and 36 inches wide! Pretty darn big! It’s very similar to the jade plant which will also grow super large as it grows healthy and gets older.

The sedum praealtum succulent can be grown indoors or outdoors, you decide! It will definitely grow larger outdoors than indoors, but indoor growing is still common and great! You should probably grow it outdoors because this succulent wants to grow large, and if you want it to grow to 36 inches wide then it will need the outdoor growth room!

You can also grow this succulent in any location outdoors, just as long as the weather is warm and suitable for growing succulents of course. You can’t grow this succulent outdoors during freezing temperatures. This succulent isn’t cold hardy at all, so growing it outdoors during the winter in freezing temperatures will kill it!

The sedum praealtum succulent is very easy to grow and care for. By the end of this article, you will know all of the exact grow and care requirements for growing it healthy and happy. These grow and care requirements are for both indoor and outdoor growing! 

Sedum Praealtum “Shrubby Stonecrop” Care

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Soil for Sedum Praealtum “Shrubby Stonecrop”

This soil is the most perfect soil for the Sedum Praealtum Shrubby Stonecrop. This succulent soil has 2 of the fastest draining ingredients out there sand and perlite. Sand and perlite will protect your Sedum Praealtum Shrubby Stonecrop from root rot. Root rot is known as the #1 most common reason why a succulent will die and it happens a lot.

This soil will help your Sedum Praealtum Shrubby Stonecrop grow healthy, happy, and of course protect it from root rot which is much needed. This soil is also loaded with 60+ minerals and nutrients from seaweed fertilizer. Your Sedum Praealtum Shrubby Stonecrop will grow bigger, faster, and stronger in this soil because it will be absorbing many nutrients from the seaweed in the soil. 

This is amazing soil for your Sedum Praealtum Shrubby Stonecrop and you should definitely consider it when growing this succulent. Your Sedum Praealtum Shrubby Stonecrop will just simply love it and will grow super healthy, faster, bigger, and happier when grown in this soil.

Watering

You should water the Sedum Praealtum “Shrubby Stonecrop”' 1-3 days a week or when the soil looks or feels very dry. You must make sure to avoid overwatering so root rot does not occur and kill your succulent plant. It's important to use the 'soak and dry' method and only water when the soil looks or feels very dry. Be on the lookout for underwatering and overwatering.

Pot for Sedum Praealtum “Shrubby Stonecrop”

It's important to use a succulent pot with a drainage hole. This will allow the excess water to drain out of the bottom of the drainage hole, keeping the soil dry and preventing overwatering and root rot. It's very important that your succulent pot has a drainage hole, most experience succulent growers know that having a succulent pot with a drainage hole is a must when growing any succulent. If your succulent pot doesn't have a drainage hole no problem! Check out our article on how to grow succulents in pots without drainage holes.

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Where to Pant The Sedum Praealtum “Shrubby Stonecrop”

The Sedum Praealtum “Shrubby Stonecrop” isn't cold hardy, so make sure you avoid growing this succulent outdoors during the cold winter season. Avoid growing in temperatures under 30° F (-1.1° C) it will die in cold and freezing temperatures. Make sure to move and grow this succulent indoors during the cold winter season. You can then move it back outdoors once the weather gets warmer. Make sure to grow it outdoors in a succulent pot or container so you can easily move it when you need to. 

Plant in an area that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight every single day. Make sure this succulent gets enough sun so it can grow healthy, produce its colors, and avoid etiolation. If growing indoors make sure to place it where it gets enough sunlight. If your house doesn't get enough sunlight, try investing into some grow lights.

How to Propagate Sedum Praealtum “Shrubby Stonecrop”

Leaves:

For leaf propagation, gently just twist and pull the leaf very gently off the stem. It’s very important that you get the full leaf and not let part of the leaf stay on the stem. To make sure you get a very precise cut you can get some trimmers and cut the leaf off. After you cut your leaves off the stem you must make sure you let them sit out for 2-4 days so they can form a callus. After the leaves have formed a callus, go ahead and plant them in well-drained succulent soil.

Cuttings:

Same thing as for leaf propagation, but this time you will need trimmers to get a clean cut of the cuttings. Cut off the cutting at an angle with trimmers, and make sure there’s enough room to plant the cuttings. Let the cutting form a callus by waiting 2-4 days. After a callus forms then go ahead and plant the cutting in well-drained succulent soil.

Seeds:

You must use a fairly large planting tray. Fill the try with well-drained succulent soil then plant the seeds in the soil and water immediately. Grow in full sun and continue to water accordingly. It's best to do Seed propagation  during warmer times such as spring and summer. You can always use a grow light or a seed warmer to help. Seed propagation does take a very long time, so make sure you are patient with it.

That’s it!

The sedum praealtum succulent is a very unique and beautiful succulent that every single succulent lover needs to grow!

With its beautiful colors, shape and design this succulent will make such a beautiful and amazing indoor or outdoor garden decoration.

The sedum praealtum succulent is also very easy to grow and care for. You now know all of the grow and care requirements to do so! Best of luck growing this amazing, beautiful succulent known as the sedum praealtum succulent.