Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants
Orostachys malacophyllus
Size of plant tested: small plant which was fully rooted.
Soil texture: sandy loam with peastone cover.
When planted: the plant was planted in the ground in June 2001.
Winter protection: a poly roof covered the plant from late fall to early spring.
Microclimate: the plant was in a warm microclimate, approximately 4 feet off a south facing wall.
Temperature: refer to 2001-2003 winters on this chart
Findings: the plant, if dry in winter, seems fully hardy here.
