How to Care for Matrona Sedum
Matrona sedum is a perennial succulent that grows to heights of 24 inches with an equal spread at maturity. Rosy pink flowers complement the gray-green foliage of the Matrona sedum in the spring. The flowers turn an intriguing shade of bronze in the fall and do not require removal before winter. Matrona sedum prefers growing in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3 through 9. Care is minimal, provided the sedum has sunny, well-drained soil. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Soaker hose
- Sharp pruning shears
- Garden gloves
- Insecticidal soap
- Soil testing kit
- Lime or peat moss
- Fertilizer
Instructions
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Maintain moist soil to depth of 1 inch around the Matrona sedum. Water the soil using a soaker hose, providing at least 1 inch of deep watering per week in lieu of rain.
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Prune the tips of the Matrona sedum plant if it begins to spread too wide. Use a sharp pair of pruning shears to cut the tips. Keep in mind that pruning will delay flowering in the spring.
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Remove pests with gloved hands. Matrona sedum is prone to infestation by mealybugs and slugs. If there are too many of these pests on your Matrona sedum for picking, spray the plants with an insecticidal soap per label instructions.
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Check the soil pH with a soil testing kit if your Matrona sedum fails to thrive. Matrona sedum prefers to grow in soil with a pH between 6.6 and 7.8. A pH below 6.6 will require the addition of lime; a pH over 7.8 will require peat moss. Add the required amendment according to label instructions. You should notice a difference in your plant after amending.
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Feed Matrona sedum a nitrogen fertilizer. Follow the packaging instructions for allocation amounts and frequency. Matrona sedum plants often prefer a dose of fertilizer in the spring.
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Tips & Warnings
It is not necessary to prune Matrona sedum.
Do not overwater Matrona sedum. The plant does not tolerate wet feet. If the soil feels moist, do not add water. Instead, check back again in a few days.
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- Photo Credit Sedum image by Kimberly Wickerink from Fotolia.com
