Species Chinese dunce cap

Chinese dunce cap

Orostachys iwarenge

Chinese dunce cap (Orostachys iwarenge) is an evergreen perennial succulent that forms a mound of densely clustered, soft and spiny rosettes. The leaves are imbricate, waxy, triangular in shape, and green to grey-green in color. The plant produces short-stemmed yellow flowers in summer surround by light-colored bracts that resemble traditional schoolroom dunce caps. It has wide range of adaptability, and can be grown easily in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Chinese dunce cap is low maintenance and perfect for rock gardens and borders, and as a container plant.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Leaf Cutting,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3

Flowers:

Showy, White, (red stamens) Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Part sun/part shade

Soil:

Well-drained

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Chinese dunce cap should be watered lightly and only when the soil is slightly dry. Water less often during the winter months, about once every 2 to 3 weeks. Make sure to water deeply, as Chinese dunce cap prefers slow and steady watering. Try to avoid waterlogging or drying out the soil, as this could cause the plant to go dormant. Additionally, the plant may benefit from a light misting once a week, especially during the summer months when the plant is actively growing.

sunlight

Chinese dunce cap is a succulent that enjoys a lot of sunlight exposure in order to thrive. This species is best when kept in direct sunshine for a minimum of 4 to 6 hours every day. As an added bonus, they can tolerate more sun if they are kept in a slightly dryer environment that is shaded more often. During the warmer months of the summer and spring, Chinese dunce cap plants should be moved to a brighter location where they can absorb additional sunlight.

pruning

Chinese dunce cap (Orostachys iwarenge) is a robust, low-maintenance, drought-tolerant succulent. Pruning should be done in the early spring when the plant is just beginning to grow. You should only prune it to remove dead or damaged foliage and to shape the plant. Make sure to use clean, sharp tools like pruning shears or scissors, and avoid over-pruning. The amount to prune should be minimal, no more than a third of the plant. This will ensure that the plant still has enough foliage to stay healthy and vibrant.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Orostachys iwarenge typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.

Starts Flowering

Orostachys iwarenge typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.

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