Orostachys fimbriata - Chinese Dunce Cap

Dunce s Cap

Family

Crassulaceae

Origin

Japan

Description

Orostachys fimbriata is certainly one of the most unique members of the genus __rostachys. The leaves are brownish-to-orange, covered with a haze of glaucous gray. The soft, fleshy rosettes offset slowly making an eye-catching small clump for the rock garden. The rosettes appear to be erupting like a miniature volcano. The top of the volcano cone is actually a flower spike that is adorned with small white star-shaped flowers

Environment

Easily grown in dry to medium well-drained sandy soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Tolerates drought, but prefers somewhat consistent watering. Avoid wet soils in winter. Plantlets may be removed, rooted in a moist medium and planted in other locations.

Landscape Use

Suitable for Rock garden. Small ground cover. Accent. Containers.

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