Orostachys care requirements
Quick answer
For Orostachys, care requirements come down to this: Orostachys (Spring/Fall type) is a genus of rosette succulents native to Japan, Korea, and China, where they grow on rocky cliffs and slopes. They form tight, spiral-rosettes that often produce numerous offsets on stolons, creating dense mats. Orostachys is one of the few succulent genera that tolerates freezing temperatures without protection. The genus is closely related to Sempervivum (hens and chicks), but has more elongated,pointed rosettes. O. iwarenge is famous for its silver dollar-sized rosettes.
Start here:
- 1. Water every 10-14 days during growing season, less in winter
- 2. Provide 4-6 hours of direct sun for compact growth
What care requirements mean for Orostachys
Orostachys (Spring/Fall type) is a genus of rosette succulents native to Japan, Korea, and China, where they grow on rocky cliffs and slopes. They form tight, spiral-rosettes that often produce numerous offsets on stolons, creating dense mats. Orostachys is one of the few succulent genera that tolerates freezing temperatures without protection. The genus is closely related to Sempervivum (hens and chicks), but has more elongated,pointed rosettes. O. iwarenge is famous for its silver dollar-sized rosettes.
How to meet Orostachys care requirements
- 1
Water every 10-14 days during growing season, less in winter
- 2
Provide 4-6 hours of direct sun for compact growth
- 3
Use 70%+ inorganic gritty mix for excellent drainage
- 4
Cold-hardy — no winter protection needed in most climates
- 5
Offsets form on stolons and root where they touch soil — easy to propagate
Keeping Orostachys in range
Water sparingly; provide full sun; cold-hardy to USDA Zone 4; use gritty soil.