{"product_id":"orostachys-boehmeri-chinese-dunce-cap","title":"Orostachys boehmeri - Chinese Dunce Cap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrostachys boehmeri\u003c\/em\u003e – Chinese Dunce Cap\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small rosette-forming succulent that produces numerous offsets on slender spreading stolons. The compact rosettes are typically grey-green to blue-green and gradually form spreading colonies as new plants develop around the parent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReverted from our variegated form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants offered here are non-variegated reversions that have developed from our Variegated Chinese Dunce Cap stock. Occasionally, offsets produced by the variegated plants revert completely to green and continue growing without the cream or yellow variegation of the parent plant. We separate and grow these reverted plants as the regular green form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough they originate from our variegated stock, these plants should be regarded as non-variegated \u003cem\u003eOrostachys boehmeri\u003c\/em\u003e. Their green to blue-grey foliage allows the natural form and spreading growth habit of the species to be seen particularly clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRosettes carried on spreading stolons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrostachys boehmeri\u003c\/em\u003e produces small, flattened rosettes of fleshy leaves. During active growth, numerous slender stolons extend outwards from established plants, with a new rosette developing at the end of each one. These offsets can gradually root where they contact suitable growing medium, allowing a single plant to develop into a spreading colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis growth habit works particularly well in pots, bowls and hanging containers, where the stolons and young rosettes can extend beyond the edge of the container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFlowers and the Orostachys life cycle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMature rosettes can eventually produce an upright flowering spike carrying numerous small pale flowers. As with other \u003cem\u003eOrostachys\u003c\/em\u003e, an individual rosette is monocarpic and dies after flowering. By this stage, however, established plants will generally have produced offsets around the flowering rosette, allowing the colony to continue growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Orostachys iwarenge var. boehmeri to Orostachys boehmeri\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant has long been grown and sold under the name \u003cem\u003eOrostachys iwarenge\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eboehmeri\u003c\/em\u003e, and that former name is still widely encountered in succulent cultivation. It is now botanically accepted as the separate species \u003cem\u003eOrostachys boehmeri\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrostachys boehmeri\u003c\/em\u003e is native to Japan and the Russian Far East, where it occurs naturally in rocky habitats. Despite the familiar horticultural common name “Chinese Dunce Cap”, China is not considered part of the accepted native range of the species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Orostachys boehmeri\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in a free-draining succulent mix in a bright position with good airflow. Plants can tolerate good light but appreciate some protection from intense Australian summer afternoon sun, particularly when grown in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater thoroughly during active growth when required, allowing the growing medium to dry appropriately between waterings. Reduce watering during periods of reduced growth and avoid prolonged waterlogging. The numerous offsets can be separated once sufficiently developed and established individually if additional plants are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrostachys boehmeri – Chinese Dunce Cap plants for sale shown in 70mm pots. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images.\u003c\/strong\u003e Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John \u0026 Norma's Succulents","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50511775957154,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0450\/6350\/4034\/files\/Orostachys-boehmeri-Chinese-Dunce-Cap_8.jpg?v=1790058196","url":"https:\/\/jnsucculents.com.au\/products\/orostachys-boehmeri-chinese-dunce-cap","provider":"John \u0026 Norma's Succulents Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}