Ideal Temperature for Showy stonecrop
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Signs of Cold Stress in Showy stonecrop
Symptoms
Showy stonecrop flourishes in warm conditions and cannot withstand cold. Optimal growth occurs when temperatures exceed 60℉. In winter, maintain temperatures above 50℉. If temperatures drop below 40℉, the plant may weaken, droop, and be susceptible to root decay. Minor frost damage might not show immediate signs, but the plant will progressively decline after about a week.
Solutions
Remove frost-damaged sections, checking for root rot. If roots are rotted, excise them, and the plant can be propagated via cuttings. Relocate indoors to a warm spot immediately, positioning it near a south-facing window for ample light. If natural light is insufficient, provide supplementary illumination.
Signs of Heat Stress in Showy stonecrop
Symptoms
In summer, Showy stonecrop should be maintained below 75℉. When temperatures surpass 85℉, plant growth will halt, leading to dehydration, wilting, and increased vulnerability to sunburn.
Solutions
Excise sunburned and decayed portions. Protect the plant from intense afternoon sun until it recovers and resumes growth. For plants with root rot, cease watering until new roots begin to form.
