How to Grow Brown Bean Sedum Guatemalense

Propagation

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  Start the "Brown Bean" from seed or cuttings in small pots filled with damp, organic potting soil. Press the seeds into the soil 1/4-inch deep or bury the cut end of a stem cutting in the soil, with all foliage above the soil line.

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  Set the pots in bright, indirect sunlight and maintain moist soil during germination, which usually takes between seven and 14 days. Do the same for cuttings, checking once a week for signs of roots. This can take up to three weeks.

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  Transplant the seedlings in separate pots filled with organic soil after germination. Allow the plants to continue to grow indoors in bright, indirect sunlight while continuing to maintain moist soil. Alternatively, transplant the Sedum guatemalense outdoors in the spring after the threat of frost is no longer an issue.

Outdoor Transplanting

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  Choose a sunny patch that receives at least six to eight hours of sun during the day. Use a pitchfork to break up the soil to a 6-inch depth.

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  Dig holes for the Sedum guatemalense that match the size of their root balls using a small hand shovel. Space each of the holes a minimum of 6 inches apart.

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  Slip the "Brown Bean" plants out of their pots and place one in each hole. Backfill each hole and water deeply to a 1-inch depth. Maintain this level of moisture for the duration of the plants’ growth with a garden hose.

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  Spread 3 inches of bark chip mulch around the plants to keep the soil free of weeds. Mulching also enhances drainage and protects the roots of the plants.