How to Water Sedum Plants

How to water

All of the soil should be dry before watering again. If the soil is still moist, you risk giving your sedum too much water which can make it start to rot. There are several ways to water your plant - they aren’t very picky. Choose a way that suits you the best.

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Water over the soil

Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water
If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

When you water your sedum, water well and then allow the soil to dry out completely before you water it again.
— Planta tip

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Bottom watering

Fill the plant tray with water
Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
Wait for about 10 minutes
Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

Water bath

Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water
The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
Put your plant back in the cachepot or on the tray
After 1 hour, check that your plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

Like other succulents, it’s much easier to kill a sedum with overwatering than with underwatering, and it’s definitely easier to save an underwatered sedum plant than the opposite.
— Planta tip

Vanliga frågor

How do I know when my Sedum plant needs water?

You should only water your Sedum when all of the soil has completely dried out since the previous watering. If the soil is still moist, it's best to wait to avoid overwatering.

What are the risks of overwatering a Sedum?

Overwatering a Sedum when its soil is still moist can lead to the plant starting to rot. It is generally easier to save an underwatered Sedum than one that has been overwatered.

Can I water my Sedum from the bottom?

Yes, you can bottom water your Sedum by filling a tray with water and letting the plant absorb it for 10-20 minutes until the soil is moist throughout. Remember to occasionally water over the soil to flush out accumulated salts and minerals.

How do I give my Sedum a water bath?

To give your Sedum a water bath, submerge its pot in a bucket of lukewarm water up to the plant's stem until the bubbles stop. Then, lift the pot, allow excess water to drain, and ensure it doesn't sit in water after an hour.

Should I let my Sedum sit in a tray of water?

No, you should never let your Sedum sit in collected water in a tray after watering. Always remove any excess water from trays or cachepots to prevent overwatering and potential rot.

How to Water Sedum Plants

Pour water over the soil, using a watering can or by placing the plant directly under a tap.

Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes.

If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards.

If you watered under a tap, ensure water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting the plant back.