Green duncecap has moderate disease resistance but is more sensitive to humidity. It becomes vulnerable to illnesses in high-humidity conditions and is likely to develop root rot while dormant. Regarding care, Green duncecap tolerates drought but requires increased watering during active growth. Watering should be greatly reduced or stopped entirely during dormancy. Green duncecap is best for growers with some experience, as it can be challenging to maintain, especially during the dormant period. It is particularly appropriate for people who can spend time caring for it over the winter months.
How to keep Orostachys Malacophylla.
Light
Native to arid regions, Green duncecap grows best in full sun, as its natural habitat features intense sunlight and minimal shade. It also tolerates partial sun, giving it some flexibility in its growth.
Temperature
Although Green duncecap can tolerate some heat, it predominantly grows best in cooler seasons and becomes dormant in summer. In very hot summer conditions, provide shade to prevent scorching due to intense sunlight. Watering should be cut back or stopped during the hottest part of the year to avoid root rot. Green duncecap grows vigorously in winter and spring, and as long as temperatures do not fall too low, it will continue to grow steadily.
Fertilizer
For Green duncecap, light applications of fertilizer once or twice a year during the growing season are sufficient. Do not fertilize in winter and summer when the plant is dormant. Reduce fertilizer for repotted plants and wait a couple of months after repotting before applying fertilizer. Fertilizing promotes healthy growth and encourages blooms.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Succulent
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Orostachys
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-9
- Mature Height
- 5 cm to 10 cm
- Mature Spread
- 5 cm to 15 cm
- Leaf Color
- Pale Green, Light Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late summer, Early fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Early fall, Mid fall
Other names.
