PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Thrives in full sun to partial shade; tolerates intense alpine sunlight
Watering
Water when the top 1 cm of soil is dry; avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot
Temperature
Frost-hardy, adapted to cool alpine conditions; avoid prolonged temperatures above 25°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Basal rosette of spoon-shaped, slightly hairy leaves; stem leaves are smaller, linear and sparsely distributed
- Flower: Tiny four-petaled white star-shaped blooms, clustered at upright stem tips
- Stem: Slender, branching, upright to spreading stems with minimal foliage
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not saturated
Fertilization
Diluted balanced liquid feed once monthly. Use a low-strength feed to avoid over-fertilizing delicate root systems
Eggshell powder top-dressing：Crush clean, dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly on soil surface to boost soil calcium levels without burning rootsPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage self-seeding and extend flowering period
- Thin overcrowded rosettes to improve air circulation
- Remove yellowing basal leaves to maintain a tidy mat habit
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No listed toxicity to cats
Humans: No known toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental groundcover for rock gardens and alpine landscapes
