Orostachys malacophylla var. iwarenge - Chinese Dunce Cap [limited]

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SKU:S2JY0800

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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

Current Primary Color

Silver

All Seasonal Colors

Blue / Blue-green

Bloom Color

Yellow Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 6 (-10F)

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 7 (0F)

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 8 (10F)

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 9 (20F)

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Filtered / Partial Sun

Maximum Height

6"-8"

Maximum Rosette Size

Under 3"

Growth Habit / Shape

Hanging / Trailing

Growth Habit / Shape

Low Growing / Creeping

Seasonality

Winter Dormant Full

Special Characteristic

Lots of Offsets

Special Characteristic

Pet Safe

USDA Zone map for average annual extreme minimum temperatures

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 6 - 10

6 7 8 9 10

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