How to care for Orostachys furusei in winter? Practical care tips shared

Orostachys furusei is a succulent plant of the genus Orostachys in the Crassulaceae family, and it is also a relatively common succulent in our daily life; anyone who likes succulents will certainly be familiar with Orostachys furusei. The leaves of Orostachys furusei are semicircular, blue-green, with a slightly white powdery substance on the surface; like Orostachys furusei 'White Lotus', its leaves cluster to form a rosette, and it produces side shoots by means of creeping stolons, in great numbers. Orostachys furusei often fills its pot after being grown for a period of time, which is very spectacular. We know that winter is the dormant time for most plants, and Orostachys furusei also goes dormant during this period; in spring, with full sun and warming temperatures, Orostachys furusei can often show the grand sight of filling its pot. So, during the winter when Orostachys furusei is dormant, how should we care for it? Qinnong Web now tells you: winter care tips for Orostachys furusei.

I. Growth habits of Orostachys furusei

To grow Orostachys furusei well, an understanding of its growth habits is indispensable; only by grasping its requirements for climate and temperature can you give this flower the best care. Below let us take a specific look at the growth habits of Orostachys furusei!

Orostachys furusei has particularly strong vitality; unlike other succulents, it is not afraid of strong light exposure. Apart from the sunscorch of the hottest summer afternoons, it can accept sunlight at all other times. Orostachys furusei likes humid air, but its roots are not very large and do not have a strong water-storage capacity, so it can only be watered every day or sprayed with a spray bottle to maintain leaf humidity.

Orostachys furusei is small in size, but it also needs enough growing space. If the succulent bought back from the flower shop is in a simple pot, then the succulent must be repotted and the soil changed; otherwise, the roots of Orostachys furusei in the small pot cannot extend outward, and leaf growth will also be restricted, making it grow more and more listless.

The growing seasons of Orostachys furusei are spring and autumn; during these two seasons, be sure to pay attention to its water shortage, because if water cannot be supplied in time, they will slow down their growth rate. There is no fixed rule for watering in these two seasons; as long as you see the soil in the pot is dry, water them; only in this way can their water needs during rapid growth be met.

Orostachys furusei enters dormancy when the temperature is too high or too low; summer and winter are their dormant seasons. So when you see the leaves of Orostachys furusei wrapped together, that means they have already begun to go dormant. During the dormant period, normally watering once every three days is enough; watering too frequently cannot be absorbed by the plant and may instead cause root rot.

II. Winter care tips for Orostachys furusei

1. Light

In winter, it can be placed in a bright spot with diffused light for care; sufficient light can often make Orostachys furusei more and more beautiful, and sufficient light can make the plant compact, with leaves in a short semicircular shape. If light is insufficient, the plant of Orostachys furusei will become loose, the distance between leaves will lengthen, and the leaf shape will also shift from semicircular toward long ovate.

2. Temperature

If the winter temperature is not lower than 0°C, Orostachys furusei can generally continue to grow; if lower, it should be moved indoors to overwinter, choosing a sunny indoor spot as much as possible.

3. Watering

In winter, watering must be strictly controlled; when the temperature is below 5°C, watering should gradually be stopped, and below 3°C the potting soil should be kept dry. Watering can be done around midday in winter, during the warmer time period.

4. Fertilizing

As mentioned earlier, winter is the dormant period of Orostachys furusei, so it does not need much fertilizer in winter, and fertilizing can be stopped.

5. Pot and soil selection

Normally, it is not recommended to repot or change the soil for Orostachys furusei in winter, but if the Orostachys furusei was purchased in winter or in late autumn to early winter and needs repotting and soil changing, generally choose soil with good drainage, such as a 1:1 ratio mix of peat soil and granular soil.

The above are the winter care tips for Orostachys furusei introduced to you by Qinnong Web. We hope they can bring some help to all friends who like succulents. If Orostachys furusei can safely overwinter, then after the weather warms up in spring, Orostachys furusei filling its pot will surely be a big surprise for you.