Sedum makinoi 'Ogon', a succulent with a golden sheen
Sedum makinoi 'Ogon'
- Exposure
- Sun
- Hardiness (USDA)
- 7b (-15°C ≤ T° < -12.2°C)
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Genus
- Orpin Sedum
- Species
- Sedum makinoi
Sedum makinoi 'Ogon' is a perennial plant native to Japan. A member of the Crassulaceae family, this succulent features evergreen foliage with golden hues. Its yellow flowers are a delight to pollinating insects.
How can you recognize Sedum makinoi 'Ogon'?
Sedum makinoi 'Ogon' is a compact groundcover plant. It forms rounded clumps 10 centimeters tall that can reach up to 30 centimeters in diameter. Its spreading habit makes it suitable for use as a groundcover, in borders, or in pots.
Sedum makinoi 'Ogon' has shallow, fibrous roots and creeping stems. These stems root easily when they come into contact with the soil, promoting the plant's spread.
The fleshy leaves are opposite, spatulate, slightly serrated, and arranged in rosettes. While sedum makinoi 'Salsa Verde has bright green leaves, those of Sedum makinoi 'Ogon' are chartreuse green with golden hues. When the plant receives enough sun, the leaves become even more vibrant.
From May to July, small, star-shaped, lemon-yellow flowers emerge above the foliage. They are about one centimeter long and are grouped in compact terminal cymes. They attract pollinating insects.
Sedum makinoi 'Ogon' is not toxic to humans or animals. In Japanese culture, the plant even symbolizes longevity and prosperity.
Our care tips
Sedum 'Ogon are resistant to very low temperatures and drought. They can be grown both indoors and outdoors. In the open ground, however, you'll need to make sure the plant has enough to drink in the first few years.
Watering
Water only when the potting soil has completely dried out. Your plant prefers one copious watering to several less generous sessions. In this way, it can build up its water reserves and its roots won't rot. The substrate should remain moist for two days, the time it takes for your succulent to store water.
Place your Sedum 'Ogon' in its pot in your sink or in a container such as a bowl or terrine. Water the soil until the water begins to run into the container. Continue until you reach the height of the drainage layer (about two centimetres). Once this limit has been reached, stop watering and replace your pot in its saucer. Empty stagnant water when it appears.
To determine whether your fat plant is thirsty, observe its leaves. If they become less fleshy, thin or hollow, it's time to give them a drink.
Misting
Sedum 'Ogon grow in arid regions and do not like humidity. No need to spray them.
Repotting
In spring, transfer your Sedum makinoi 'Ogon' to a larger pot, so that it can continue to grow.
The roots of your Sedum 'Ogon' are shallow, but creeping. Install your plant in a pierced pot that is wider than it is tall. This will give it enough room to grow.
Pour a layer of clay balls or gravel into the bottom of the pot for drainage. Then add a light substrate, such as potting soil for cacti and succulents.
Plant your Sedum 'Ogon' in the center and fill in with substrate. Water to remove air bubbles and encourage rooting.
Fertilization
You can stimulate the development of your plant during its growth phase, in spring and summer, with fertilizer.
You don't have to fertilize your plant to make it grow. However, if you want to stimulate its growth, you can give itfertilizer for cacti and succulents.
Prune
Cut back flower stems and spent flowers after flowering.
Also cut back dried branches to maintain a compact habit.
Always use a clean, sharp tool to facilitate healing and prevent disease.
Planting
Once the last spring frosts have passed, you can plant.
Sedum 'Ogon can tolerate low temperatures if the soil remains dry. Plant your specimen in a sunny, well-drained spot—in a rock garden or at the top of a mound, for example.
Soak the root ball of your Sedum 'Ogon' while you dig a hole. It should be as deep as the root ball, but twice as wide.
Plant your Sedum 'Ogon' in the center and fill in with garden soil. If the soil is heavy, you can mix in some sand.
Water generously to help the plant establish roots and dislodge any air pockets.
Taking cuttings
Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.
Carefully remove one of the plants from the ground at Sedum 'Ogon'. Cut the root ball into several parts using your hands and a clean, sharp tool.
Choose a sunny spot where water won't stagnate. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and as deep.
Plant your Sedum 'Ogon' in the center. Fill in the hole with garden soil. If the soil is heavy, you can lighten it by mixing it with sand.
Water for the first time to help the plant take root.
Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.
Carefully remove one of the plants from the ground at Sedum 'Ogon'. Cut the root ball into several parts using your hands and a clean, sharp tool.
Choose a pierced pot that's wider than it is tall. Line the bottom with a drainage layer (clay balls or gravel).
Add potting soil for cacti and succulents. Plant your cutting in the center and pour in substrate.
Water to aid rooting and eliminate air bubbles.
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