Hylotelephium maximum(L. ) J.Holub
Grand Stonecrop
Hylotelephium maximumsubsp.maximum , Sedum maximum , Sedum telephiumsubsp.maximum
Photo byHana Kříženecká
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : TelephieaeGenus : Hylotelephium
The specific name " maximum(MAKS - ih - mum ) " means " swelled , largest ; oldest ; in high spirits " and refers to the size of this species and its more full-bodied show than the other species .
Hylotelephium maximumis aboriginal toEuropeand westernAsia .
Hylotelephium maximum , also know asHylotelephium telephiumsubsp.maximum , is a succulent plant that imprint clusters of erect or ascending stanch with drab special K to dark-brown - maroon leaves . The stems grow from a tuberous rootstock and can reach up to 32 inches ( 80 centimeter ) in stature . The leaves are egg - shape , have blunt teeth on their tolerance , and can grow up to 4 in ( 10 cm ) long .
The flower are creamy white , sometimes with a greenish , yellowish , pinkish , or purple tinge . They appear in clusters from late summertime to precipitate .
Hylotelephium maximumwas formerly roll in the hay asSedum maximumorSedum telephium var . maximum .
Light : This succulent prefer full Lord’s Day . It stick out light to fond shadowiness in hot summer climates but will bring out weak , floppy ontogenesis when develop in too much shade . Plant yourH. maximumin an expanse of your garden that gets 6 60 minutes of sunlight daily .
grime : H. maximumdoes not need fat soil , but it does require fantabulous drain . Choose a commercial potting mixture for succulent , ormake one yourself .
Hardiness : This plant is cold - dauntless and kind of heat and drouth , make it a popular outdoor succulent . H. maximumcan withstand temperature as low as -30 to 30 ° F ( -34.4 to -1.1 ° C),USDA hardiness zones4a to 9b .
tearing : The best style to waterH. maximumis to use the " soak and dry " method acting . Get the soil completely wet , and then look until it is ironical before watering again .
Fertilizing : Feed annually with a balanced fertilizer . According to the package directions , applythe fertilizerto the soil in outpouring as new growth appears .
Repotting : Plants in container ask little more care than those in garden . Repot yourH. maximumwhen it outgrow its current batch by moving it to a large pot to have the plant better . outflow is the best prison term to repot this plant . Make certain the soil is dry before you begin the repotting process .
Propagation : This succulent can be grown from seeds , variance , or stem cuttings . Sow seeds in spring . Dividing yourH. maximumis comfortable and can be carried out almost any metre in the develop time of year , though it is probably best done in spring or early summer . Propagate by stem cutting in summer .
see more atHow to Grow and Care for Hylotelephium .
H. maximumcan be mildly toxic to humans and animals .
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