Orostachys iwarenge
A spreading succulent, forming grey-green rosettes to 5cm across of rounded leaves sometimes lightly tinted with pink, and sending out fine stolons that develop into new plants at the tips. Conical spikes of creamy yellow or white flowers are produced from the centre of mature rosettes in late summer; rosettes die off after flowering to be replaced by the growing offsets
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Matforming
- Genus
Orostachys are low-growing perennials forming dense rosettes of short, fleshy leaves. Erect stems carry clusters of star-shaped flowers in summer or autumn. Individual rosettes die after flowering
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Far East
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in filtered light or part shade, with protection from hot sun. Plants dislike excess humidity and winter wet, and may benefit from overwintering in a cool greenhouse or cold frame to keep moisture levels down. May lose some foliage or die back to the ground in cold winters. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division, separating offsets in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Carefully remove spent rosettes after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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