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AlexandraTheo

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Id a possible Sedum and a possible Crassula!!

Hello I have 2 unnamed plants that I believe are a Sedum and a Crassula but I am only guessing.They are small in size, the leafs are no bigger than my fingernail on both plans. The sedum has never flowered. thank you!!

AlexandraTheo

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Re: Id a possible Sedum and a possible Crassula!!

Tom

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Re: Id a possible Sedum and a possible Crassula!!

Hi,

Probably a Sedum, but the plant needs more sun, and flowers to confirm.
The second looks like Crassula pubescens ssp. radicans ; you will compare at blooming time.
But careful ! your plants are in a too rich compost, they grow between stones.

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AlexandraTheo

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Re: Id a possible Sedum and a possible Crassula!!

Thank you! Although I am terrified to put it in direct sunlight because I know that some sedums are partial to shade.. It s now currently getting morning sunlight and some afternoon but not continuously because I have some trees in front of my balcony. It s winter here and maybe that s why it looks this way.  Regarding the compost. I agree that they thrive in less nourishing soils I ll try to not water them longer periods and hopefully it s going to be ok.  Here it s a bit hard to find some perlite and other mix components.

Tom

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Re: Id a possible Sedum and a possible Crassula!!

Compared to the youngest leaves, the oldest are obviously etiolated.

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AlexandraTheo

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Re: Id a possible Sedum and a possible Crassula!!

it just the way it grows. It starts out with a rosette and then as it grows the leaves elongate. I have kep it in a good strong light and some sun but not full sun like I would with a cacti for example.

margrit

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Re: Id a possible Sedum and a possible Crassula!!

Where do you live Alexandra ?

AlexandraTheo

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I live in Romania. Temperate climate.

margrit

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Re: Id a possible Sedum and a possible Crassula!!

How cold are your winters ?

AlexandraTheo

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Re: Id a possible Sedum and a possible Crassula!!

Last night, for example we had - 9 C /15 F. And today the temp. Didn t rise above 4 C. A couple of weeks ago we had -21 C. Pretty cold winter.

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margrit

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Re: Id a possible Sedum and a possible Crassula!!

Yes, indeed, pretty cold ! I understand that you have a greenhouse - in summer do you move your plants outside ?

AlexandraTheo

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Re: Id a possible Sedum and a possible Crassula!!

I have a balcony that I use as a greenhouse. I live on the first floor in an apartment. I wish I could take them out, but I can t.

margrit

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Thank you for explaining !