Dunce Cap
Also known as
Orostachys iwarenge, Chinese Dunce Cap, Boehmeri, Dunce's Cap and Orostachys malacophylla var. boehmeri
Taxonomy
Orostachys boehmeri
Orostachys
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales
How to care for Dunce Cap
Water
How often to water your Dunce Cap
every 12
Dunce Cap needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Dunce Cap in your home
a window
Dunce Cap love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Dunce Cap does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dunce Cap in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Dunce Cap
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dunce Cap after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Dunce Cap is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Dunce Cap thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Dunce Cap requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Dunce Cap can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Dunce Cap
Dunce Cap
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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