GENERAL INFORMATION
Scientific Name: Sedum middendorffianum
CommonName: Chinese Mountain Stonecrop
Hardiness Zone: 5a - 9a
Hardiness Degree: -20°F (-20°C)
Blooming Season: Late Spring, Summer
Plant Habit: Mounded
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance
Water: Light
Fertilizer: Once a month
Spacing: 15 - 18" (38 - 46cm)
Height: 7 - 10" (18 - 25cm)
Width: 13 - 16" (33 - 41cm)
Exposure: Sun
PROPAGATION
Media EC/pH: EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature: 70-72°F (21-22°C)
Rooting Hormone: 500 ppm IBA
Mist: Low
Fertilization: 50 ppm N when roots become visible
Pinching: Typically not necessary in propagation.
Transplanting: 35-42 days after sticking
FINISHING
Media pH: 5.8-6.2
Temperature: Nights: 55 to 70°F (13 to 21°C) Days: 60 to 80°F (15 to 27°C)
Light Level (fc): 5,000 to 8,000
Vernalization: No
Daylength: Long day obligate
Watering: Allow media to dry slightly between watering.
Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 100 to 150 ppm.
Pinch After Transplant: One pinch, two to three weeks after transplant.
Plant Growth Regulators: PGRs generally not needed. B9 is effective if needed, especially under lower light conditions
Pests and Fungal Diseases: Generally pest and disease free.
CROP SCHEDULING
1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 6 wks
1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: Not recommended
Bloom Months: July to August