Orostachys Boehmeri aka Chinese Duncecap

Orostachys Boehmeri, better known as Chinese Duncecap, is a low-maintenance succulent from the stonecrop family that originates in Japan. This cold hardy plant looks similar to Sempervivum and is suitable for outdoor settings.

LIGHT
Full sun
COLD TOLERANCE
-20 ºC
WATER
Water generously when soil is dry.
SOIL PH
Mildly acidic to alkaline
SOIL TYPE
50% potting mix 50% non organic material (pumice or perlite).
FERTILIZER
Fish emulsion, kelp solution, worm casting, shrimp compost.
PROPAGATION METHODS
Offset cuttings
HUMIDITY LEVEL
Low
ACTIVE SEASON
May - Sept.

NOTE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS
Insert cutting into the soil (1" - .5"). When soil is dry, water the plant sparingly. Roots should form in the following two weeks. Plants should be in bright shade during the rooting period. To avoid leaves from getting burnt, acclimatize the plant to outdoors or full sun.