Deno’s Garden

Orostachys malacophylla

Genus Orostachys

This source reports two treatments. Both are shown.

Protocol 1

DerivedN. C. Deno, 1996

Difficulty Moderate Rated by us, not by the source.

Start around September 28, 2026 for a May 3 last frost.

  1. Cold moist stratification

    Duration: 90 daysTemperature: 40°F 4°C

  2. Warm moist stratification

    Duration: 90 daysTemperature: 70°F 21°C Light: dark

about 6 months from start to sowing. Then 9 days to germinate.

30% germination in 3–9 days.

Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 1st Supplement — N. C. Deno, 1996 · 1st Supplement, Orostachys p. 62Public domain
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Orostachys (Crassulaceae). O. iwarenge germ. 100% in 4-6 d in either 70L or 70 GA-3, 70D(17%), and 40-70D(30% in 3-9 d).
Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 1st Supplement, 1st Supplement, Orostachys p. 62. Quoted exactly. Every value on this card comes from this record, except the difficulty rating, which is ours; the step names come from a fixed list.

Protocol 2

DerivedN. C. Deno, 1996

Difficulty High Rated by us, not by the source.

Start around March 15, 2027 for a May 3 last frost.

  1. Sow and cover

    Temperature: 70°F 21°C Light: dark

No stated waiting before sowing. Germination time not stated; 21 days assumed.

17% germination.

Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 1st Supplement — N. C. Deno, 1996 · 1st Supplement, Orostachys p. 62Public domain
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Orostachys (Crassulaceae). O. iwarenge germ. 100% in 4-6 d in either 70L or 70 GA-3, 70D(17%), and 40-70D(30% in 3-9 d).
Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 1st Supplement, 1st Supplement, Orostachys p. 62. Quoted exactly. Every value on this card comes from this record, except the difficulty rating, which is ours; the step names come from a fixed list.