Sedum Dragon's Blood Help

cdestiny2007

8 years ago

I have a Sedum Dragon's Blood that isn't doing so well. The leaves have gotten all dried up and a lot of them have fallen off. Is it underwatering? Overwatering? Something else altogether? Thanks in advance for any advice.

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Chris (6a in MA)

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

I have dragon’s blood and they don’t seem to be fuzzy about watering. I have a clump which is watered daily by my sprinklers and has been doing well. Leaves lush, big and thick. I have another one which is in a pot which sits in full sun and barely gets a drink. They’re doing well too. Leaves are smaller, more red, more compact. Both are actually doing well. Another clump gets fertilized as it sits next to my precious heucheras and those did well too but leaves are more on the green side and sports the largest leaves I have seen among the groups albeit with less compact form due to growth spurts.

You may want to ensure they’re not waterlogged. I had one planted in a self watering pot which dropped almost all of its leaves last summer. The plant survived as I quickly learned my lesson. Hope this helps.

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Jeff (5b)
8 years ago
If you could post a photo, it would be very helpful in trying to determine what's going on.
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rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Is ir potted in a container or in ground? What you describing could be over- or under-watering. Over-watered succulents usually have yellowish and plump (full of water) leaves that start dying off; under-watered leaves dry up quicker and are more papery.

Regardless where I is planted, assure that drainage is good as Chris already suggested, and they do need some water. I have many sedums outside, and they are usually watered when it rains. But if it is dry ad hot without any rain, they get some watering from me. They are typically really easy plants to grow, and could be quite 'neglected'. Do you have photo to see what exactly is happening?
cdestiny2007
Original Author
8 years ago

Here is a link to pictures of my Sedum. It is strictly an indoor plant at this point, and is pretty small. It is getting pretty hot in Texas, and they sit in a window, so I'm worried either it's too much sun or just not enough water because it's so hot.
laticauda
8 years ago
These plants dont fare well inside. They need to be outside.
rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Definitely not an inside plant. These are hardy, even in my much colder location. Pls. keep it outdoors. You are not saying how hot is it in your locale, but if acclimatized, it will grow well in full sunlight. This is same Sedum (not Dragon's blood), and has lived outdoors year round for at least 12-15 yrs. And I have taken many cuttings and divisions of it.
ETA: keeping it double-potted is not such great idea. It could be sitting in excess water drained (unless you empty it), and outside mug also impedes air circulation and increases heat - even more important in your hot climate.
cdestiny2007 thanked rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
cdestiny2007
Original Author
8 years ago
Well, for the time being, I can't put it outside at all. I don't even have a patio. But I am about to move. I do drain the container after each watering. I will take into consideration the air circulation though. Thanks!
Chris (6a in MA)
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I did an experiment two winters ago and I brought a small clump inside. It was in the basement with an LED light over it mere 2 inches but it stretched still. The poor thing didn’t survive being brought indoors.
The photo above is one of the clumps. It’s in a planter left outside all year round. It gets watered only when it rains. It’s green for now but it will turn a beautiful red color with freezing weather.

This is the same plant last December.
cdestiny2007
Original Author
8 years ago
Yeah, I had no idea it was outdoor only or I wouldn't have bought it until I had an outside area to put it in. But hopefully it will survive another 3 weeks and then it can go outside. Fingers crossed.