The orostachys plant is a succulent plant. It belongs to Crassulaceae. It will create beauty in your garden. Its flowers color is pink or white. These plants are fast-growing plant with green or gray leaves.
Alternative names
Common name: Dunce cap
Scientific name: Orostachys malacophylla var. iwarenge
Classification of Dunce cap
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Tribe | Telephieae |
| Order | Saxifrages |
| Subfamily | Sempervivoideae |
| Genus | Orostachys |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Species | Iwarenge |
Flowering data
| Flower | Showy |
| Flower color | Pink or white |
| Domain | Eukaryote |
| Bloom Time | Late summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Leaf | Green, thick and fleshy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Plant Care
| Water | More water |
| Sun | Partial shade |
| The Soil type | Sandy |
| Preferred Soil pH | Acidic, basic, neutral |
| Required level Soil drainage | Well-drained |
| Required Soil moisture | Moist |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Origin | Japan |
How to care for Dunce cap?
Light:
It does not tolerant to direct sunlight. Light sun, semi-shade, to 50% shade is a comfortable or best range.
Water:
This plant needs more water to grow. Morning is the best time to water the plant.
Fertilizing:
Fertilize when the plant starts looking lackluster or slows in growth using a diluted fertilizer.
Soil:
Orostachys prefer a well-draining gravelly soil mix. These plants are also adjustable to both nutrient-rich and nutrient-poor soils.
Pruning:
This is an excellent growing plant. First, leave it in a bright sunny place and water the plant sparingly. Remove dead leaves or stems from the rosette.
Plant growth:
The length of the orostachys plant is 6 meters tall.
Growth speed:
It is a fast-growing plant.
Read more about succulents
We have an in-depth article on succulents, if you want to learn more about different types of succulents, and how to take care of them.
We also have articles on other spesific succulents here:
- Jade plant
- Agave plant: A brief introduction
- Acanthocereus tetragonus
- Prickly Pear: what you should know
- Butterfly stonecrop (Sedum spectabile)
- Orostachys plant care guide
- Echinopsis pachanoi
- Dunce cap (Orostachys) plant care guide
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