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Orostachys (Orostachys)
Orostachys is a genus of the succulent that contains about 15 species. It is a biennial herb growing in China, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Mongolia, Russia. Orostachys are the most morphologically distinct member of subfamily Sedoideae, characterised by a semi-rosette habit, and spadix-like terminal, narrowly pyramidal to cylindrical inflorescence. Leaves are linear to ovate, often with dull purple dots. The stem arrangement is alternate, forming a crowded cauline rosette. The roots are fibrous and it has no rhizome. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Succulent
Key Facts About Orostachys
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Attributes of Orostachys
Planting Time
Spring, Fall
Plant Height
10 cm
Spread
10 cm
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 41 ℃
Scientific Classification of Orostachys
Distribution of Orostachys
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Distribution Map of Orostachys
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Orostachys
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The orostachys genus is composed of hardy plants that require modest care. Basic care includes ample sunlight, infrequent watering, and well-draining soil. They flourish in colder temperatures but may struggle in areas of high heat and humidity. Common challenges include the risk of overwatering leading to rot, and pests such as aphids. Seasonally, they thrive during spring and summer, require limited watering during autumn, and can withstand extreme cold in winter, though protection from excess moisture is advised.
How to Water Orostachys?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Orostachys?
How to Propagate Orostachys?
How to Plant Orostachys?
Exploring the Orostachys Plants
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7 most common species：
Dunce's caps
Dunce's caps tends to develop lateral buds from the base. It is suitable for planting in open fields, and its leaves can become full and compact when both light and rainwater are abundant. The leaves will turn red when the temperature varies widely. When the temperature is below 10 ℃, dunce's caps goes into dormancy, during which its leaves close together and make the plant look round like a ball.
Chinese dunce cap
The chinese dunce cap is a small succulent plant with leaves that are neatly arranged in a beautiful rosette shape. The leaves have thinly-powdered surfaces and rounded margins. Stolons often grow from the bottom axils, with small buds at the tips of the stolons. These little buds also have the ability to develop into independent individuals, so the chinese dunce cap can easily crowd out of a pot. Once a pot is fully covered, those little buds will climb out of the pot, hang pendulously, and sway in the wind, which looks very pretty.
Chinese dunce cap
Chinese dunce cap is a tiny lavender perennial that only blooms once in its lifespan. With tiny yellow to creamy-white flowers, this native East Asian plant has purplish-gray clustered rosettes. This succulent thrives and flourishes pleasantly in full sun, proper drainage, and cool temperatures at night. It is perfect for use as ground cover.
Rock pine
Orostachys japonica (Japanese：爪蓮華、昭和、秀女）also known as rock pine is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. Native to East Asia. Its main habitat is on the surface of mountain rocks in Korea, Japan and China.
Chinese dunce cap
Chinese dunce cap (Orostachys 'Fuji') is a hybrid succulent, bred to have variegated leaves, compared to its parent plant (Orostachys iwarenge) that features solid, pale green-blue leaves. This cultivar is used for groundcovers, rock/alpine gardens, xeriscapes, and borders.
Not found
Not found is a rare succulent that makes a great ornamental addition to gardens due to its cold hardiness. They are often used in xeriscape gardens. The flowers attract bees and wasps, which pollinate this plant.
Orostachys spinosa
Orostachys spinosa is characterized by its compact, rosette-forming succulent leaves that converge into a spiked appearance, reflecting its survival strategy in rocky, arid environments. As a hardy perennial, it is equipped to endure harsh conditions by storing water and minimizing evaporation. Its dull green to grayish coloration also serves as a camouflage among the stones. In late summer, orostachys spinosa produces small, star-shaped flowers poised on an erect stem, contributing to its distinctive allure.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Orostachys
Orostachys
Orostachys is a genus of the succulent that contains about 15 species. It is a biennial herb growing in China, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Mongolia, Russia. Orostachys are the most morphologically distinct member of subfamily Sedoideae, characterised by a semi-rosette habit, and spadix-like terminal, narrowly pyramidal to cylindrical inflorescence. Leaves are linear to ovate, often with dull purple dots. The stem arrangement is alternate, forming a crowded cauline rosette. The roots are fibrous and it has no rhizome.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Succulent
Key Facts About Orostachys
Feedback
Attributes of Orostachys
Planting Time
Spring, Fall
Plant Height
10 cm
Spread
10 cm
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 41 ℃
Scientific Classification of Orostachys
Distribution of Orostachys
Feedback
Distribution Map of Orostachys
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Orostachys
Feedback
The orostachys genus is composed of hardy plants that require modest care. Basic care includes ample sunlight, infrequent watering, and well-draining soil. They flourish in colder temperatures but may struggle in areas of high heat and humidity. Common challenges include the risk of overwatering leading to rot, and pests such as aphids. Seasonally, they thrive during spring and summer, require limited watering during autumn, and can withstand extreme cold in winter, though protection from excess moisture is advised.
How to Water Orostachys?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Orostachys?
How to Propagate Orostachys?
How to Plant Orostachys?
Exploring the Orostachys Plants
Feedback
7 most common species：
Dunce's caps
Dunce's caps tends to develop lateral buds from the base. It is suitable for planting in open fields, and its leaves can become full and compact when both light and rainwater are abundant. The leaves will turn red when the temperature varies widely. When the temperature is below 10 ℃, dunce's caps goes into dormancy, during which its leaves close together and make the plant look round like a ball.
Chinese dunce cap
The chinese dunce cap is a small succulent plant with leaves that are neatly arranged in a beautiful rosette shape. The leaves have thinly-powdered surfaces and rounded margins. Stolons often grow from the bottom axils, with small buds at the tips of the stolons. These little buds also have the ability to develop into independent individuals, so the chinese dunce cap can easily crowd out of a pot. Once a pot is fully covered, those little buds will climb out of the pot, hang pendulously, and sway in the wind, which looks very pretty.
Chinese dunce cap
Chinese dunce cap is a tiny lavender perennial that only blooms once in its lifespan. With tiny yellow to creamy-white flowers, this native East Asian plant has purplish-gray clustered rosettes. This succulent thrives and flourishes pleasantly in full sun, proper drainage, and cool temperatures at night. It is perfect for use as ground cover.
Rock pine
Orostachys japonica (Japanese：爪蓮華、昭和、秀女）also known as rock pine is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. Native to East Asia. Its main habitat is on the surface of mountain rocks in Korea, Japan and China.
Show More Species
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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