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    Orostachys fimbriata

    Also Known As

    • Dunce's Caps

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 15"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Orostachys fimbriata plant details

    Orostachys fimbriata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with chocolate foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Orostachys fimbriata

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chocolate
    Mature size: 15 IN wide, 6 IN tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Orostachys fimbriata

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Check out that COLOR! Wonderful brownish-to-orange leaves covered with a haze of glaucous gray, I don't know any other hardy succulents that can match the color on this beautiful plant. Reported as hardy to zone 5 (we'll be testing that ? let us know if you do too) I want to plant this everywhere... Imagine how amazing rich blue flowers would look growing next to this... And in a container? Where it won't die even if you don't water it? Amazing. An inch or two tall, spreads indefinitely ? Joseph .....Zone 5 ?

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Orostachys fimbriata plant

    How to Grow Orostachys fimbriata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • chocolate

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Orostachys spinosa

    aka Orostachys erubescens

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 1"-3"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Orostachys spinosa foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Orostachys iwarenge

    aka Chinese Dunce Cap

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2"-6"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Orostachys iwarenge foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Orostachys spinosa [ex Halda]

    aka Orostachys spinosa x Halda, Dunce's Caps

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Orostachys spinosa [ex Halda] by Arrowhead Alpines
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