Chinese dunce cap
Orostachys iwarenge
Overview
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.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimum — every "7-10" days.
Light
Part sun/part shade.
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 3-3.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April.
Propagation
Division, Leaf Cutting, Seed Propagation
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Drought resistant.
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