Product Details
Highlights
Chinese Dunce Cap (Orostachys malacophylla var. iwarenge) (Makino): Has the delicate, pastel look of a soft succulent but can grow outdoors year-round in zones 6+. It grows as clustering, lavender grey rosettes and tolerates hard frosts by dying back completely aboveground and re-sprouting in spring. This variety is native to Japan. This variety has delicate leaves and will not tolerate extreme weather.
The name of this plant references the tall, conical shape of its fall bloom stalks, which produce small, yellow to white flowers and can reach 6.0" tall. Contrary to its name, it originated in dry, mountainous regions of Japan, not China. Chinese Dunce Cap produces lots of offsets on long stolons and grows well as a spreading ground cover or spilling out of containers. They are monocarpic, meaning that each rosette can only bloom once in its life, but their prolific offsets will live on.
For dense, healthy growth, Dunce Caps need great drainage, full sun, and cool nights. They are drought-tolerant and should only be watered during the growing season. Give a deep watering then allow the soil to fully dry before re-watering.
PLEASE NOTE: Orostachys have delicate leaves that are easily damaged in shipment
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Color - Primary
Grey / Silver
Color - Secondary
Blue / Blue-green
Bloom Color
Yellow Bloom
Cold Hardiness
Zone 6 (-10F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Filtered / Partial Sun
Maximum Height
6"-8"
Maximum Rosette Size
Under 3"
Growth Habit / Shape
Low Growing / Creeping
Growth Habit / Shape
Hanging / Trailing
Seasonality
Winter Dormant Full
Special Characteristic
Lots of Offsets
Special Characteristic
Pet Safe
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 6 - 10
WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?
