spiny pennywort

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O. spinosa is a slow-growing perennial producing rosettes of grey-green leaves up to 10cm across. The short, fleshy leaves have spiny tips, and usually curve inwards but sometimes the longer, outer row opens out to give a sunflower-like effect. Dense, 30cm spikes of small, creamy flowers are sometimes produced in late summer

Scientific classification

Species: spiny pennywort (Orostachys spinosa)
Genus: Orostachys
Family: Crassulaceae

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Toxicity: Alpine Rockery · Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: Up to 10 cm
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Matforming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of spiny pennywort

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of spiny pennywort

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spiny pennywort care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Rosettes die after flowering, so remove them carefully

Propagation

Propagate by rooting offsets in spring

Growing

Grow in very well-drained soil or compost in full sun. Although very hardy, plants will not tolerate wet or humid conditions so are better grown under cover in a well-ventilated, cold greenhouse or cold frame

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