Variegated Chinese Dunce Cap, also known as Dunce's Caps, is a petite succulent that has become a popular and rare addition to many gardens. This plant originates from China and is part of the Orostachys Iwarenge var. Boehmeri family. It forms small rosettes with offsets appearing on long stems, creating a clumping effect that can grow up to 15cm in height.
The foliage of the Variegated Chinese Dunce Caps is grey-blue in color with delightful cream to light yellow margins. As the plant grows larger, it produces extreme variegation and when stressed, can take on a lovely pink hue. During the warmer months, this plant grows prolifically, producing many offsets quickly from a single plant. Although delicate in appearance, the Variegated Chinese Dunce Cap is much hardier than it looks and is frost hardy to -10°C, even surviving being buried under snow as it does in its native China.
To thrive, this plant grows best in filtered light and can burn in the summer heatwaves. It benefits from protection and should be placed either in bright shade or under 30% shade cloth. Established plants in the ground are very hardy and only need to be watered in extended periods of dry weather. Pot plants need to be watered more often, although the soil should be dry before watering again.
Variegated Chinese Dunce Caps are fantastic for pots and hanging baskets, and are also a collector's delight. Plant in a bowl on its own and watch it spread. The offsets droop over the edge, offering a nice effect. It can also be grown in shade gardens and is great in a rockery garden. Overall, the Variegated Chinese Dunce Cap is a beautiful and versatile plant that is easy to propagate even from the smallest offsets.
Orostachys iwarenge var. boehmeri - Variegated Chinese Dunce Cap plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in image 2 onwards. First image for display only. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
We also offer Variegated Chinese Dunce Caps as cuttings when available, which is generally over summer. This is a great way to add this amazing plant to your collection if you are on a budget as they strike very easily. Just click the following link to check them out: Variegated Chinese Dunce Cap Cuttings
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Please Note:
- All plants are sent bare rooted with no pots and soil, or minimum soil only.
- Due to the drying process necessary for sending plants through the mail, plants may look slightly different than images shown on our website
- Some plants, may look wrinkled when they arrive, may be somewhat limp, or soft to the touch. This is normal as they have been dried out for for a number of days before shipping to avoid rotting in the mail.
- Succulents are very hardy plants and they will recover quickly, providing you unpack them as soon as you receive them follow some simple care instructions you will find with your order.
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