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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates cool alpine sunlight, avoid intense midday summer sun in low elevations
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; avoid standing water to prevent root rot
Temperature
Hardy to -10°C; prefers cool, alpine temperatures; avoid prolonged heat above 25°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Dense, silvery-gray woolly rosettes; linear to spatulate shape, 1–2 cm long
- Flower: Tiny white to pale pink star-shaped blooms, clustered at rosette centers
- Stem: Short, prostrate stems forming tight, spreading mats
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist; mist occasionally to maintain humidity
Fertilization
Diluted balanced feed once every 4 weeks. Use a diluted, low-nitrogen fertilizer to avoid foliage burn
Banana peel compost tea：Use fully composted banana peels; dilute 1:20 for root drench to support flower production without burning foliagePruning
- Trim spent flower stems to encourage new rosette growth
- Thin overcrowded rosettes to improve airflow and reduce disease risk
- Remove dead or damaged foliage in early spring to refresh the mat
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No listed toxicity to cats
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans; safe for handling and proximity
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental alpine groundcover for rock gardens and trough planters
