stonecrop

Stonecrop plants should be watered about once every week to 10 days, during the growing season. The amount of water applied should be enough to thoroughly moisten the soil, but not to the point of causing waterlogging or standing water. During hot summer months, watering more frequently may be necessary, especially when the soil begins to dry out. When the plant's leaves start to look wilted or droop, a good soak is usually called for. In the winter months, when the plant is dormant and not actively growing, it may not require any additional watering.

Stonecrop (Sedum rupestre 'Making Progress') requires full or partial sunlight for best growth and flowering. This sun-loving plant should receive 4 to 6 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day for optimal performance. This sunny period should be during the morning or mid-day of the day with the remaining daylight hours spent in partial shade or filtered light. A mid-day break from the intense summer sun may help prevent potential sunburn and sunscald. Placement near a south or west-facing window may provide adequate sunlight for this sun-loving species.

Stonecrop (Sedum rupestre 'Making Progress') should be pruned in early Spring (March or April). Pruning should be done with sharp, clean pruning shears, and the amount of pruning should be light. Remove only around 1-third of the plant's growth. This will help promote denser, more compact growth. It is best to prune branches slightly above a leaf node to encourage a fuller look. Be sure to remove any dead or broken foliage as well.