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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates intense alpine sunlight, but protect from scorching midday sun in low-altitude areas
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot
Temperature
Hardy to subzero alpine temperatures; avoid prolonged heat above 22°C to prevent stress
Characteristics
- Leaf: Rosettes of small, oval, fuzzy green leaves, tightly packed close to the ground
- Flower: Clusters of 5-petaled white to pale pink star-shaped blooms, held on short stalks above foliage
- Stem: Short, delicate flowering stalks emerging from leaf rosettes
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist; water when top 1 cm of medium dries out
Fertilization
Diluted low-nitrogen feed once every 4 weeks. Use diluted, balanced feed to avoid promoting leggy growth
Eggshell powder top-dress：Crush clean, dried eggshells to fine powder; sprinkle a thin layer on soil surface, avoiding direct contact with foliage to prevent burningPruning
- Trim spent flower stalks after blooming to maintain a tidy mat form
- Remove dead or yellowed leaf rosettes to improve airflow
- Avoid heavy pruning; only trim damaged or overcrowded growth to preserve the plant's compact habit
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No documented toxicity to cats
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Rock garden ground cover, alpine trough ornamental plant
