Orostachys spinosa (Spiny pennywort )

Cultivation

Grow in poor, well-drained soil in full sun. Though hardy, does not tolerate wet or humid conditions. Best grown in a cold frame or ventilated, cool greenhouse in humid, wet climates. Under glass, grow in cactus compost in full light. In growth, water freely & feed at half-strength every four weeks.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Containers/Patio, Rock, Greenhouse, Indoor, Conservatory

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Rosette

Native to

Siberia, Korea, Mongolia, Northern China

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic