Add striking beauty to your garden with Orostachys, an heirloom succulent flowering plant known for its vibrant blooms and unique rosette foliage. These seeds grow into hardy, low-maintenance perennials ideal for rock gardens, garden beds, borders, and container planting. Perfect for home gardeners seeking ornamental plants that provide vivid seasonal color and attract pollinators.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Orostachys (Heirloom Flower)
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Seed Type: Non-GMO, high germination
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Growth Habit: Compact, rosette-forming perennial
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Height: 5–15 cm (mature plant)
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Flower Color: Bright pink, red, or greenish hues
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Blooming Season: Late spring to summer
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil
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Water Requirements: Low; drought-tolerant once established
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Maintenance: Low; minimal care required
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Seed Preparation: Stratify seeds by keeping in cool conditions for 2–3 weeks before sowing.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 0.3–0.5 cm deep in well-draining soil or seed-starting mix.
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Temperature: Maintain 15–20°C for optimal germination.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings establish; reduce after maturity.
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Germination Time: 14–21 days depending on conditions.
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Transplanting: Space seedlings 5–10 cm apart in garden beds, rockeries, or containers.
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Care: Minimal; thrives in well-draining soil with low water requirements.