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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires bright full sun in alpine conditions; tolerates partial shade in warmer lowland areas to prevent leaf scorch
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained; avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot in heavy soils
Temperature
Hardy to subzero alpine temperatures; avoid prolonged heat above 25°C which can cause stress
Characteristics
- Leaf: Basal rosettes of small, spatulate to obovate gray-green leaves with slightly serrated, fuzzy margins
- Flower: Tiny white to pale pink star-shaped blooms clustered in flat-topped umbels at stem tips
- Stem: Slender, erect, hairy stems rising from dense basal rosettes
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist; water when top 1 cm of substrate dries
Fertilization
Diluted low-nitrogen feed once monthly. Use diluted feed only during active growth to avoid over-fertilization
Eggshell powder topdress：Crush dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly on soil surface to boost calcium content and improve drainage; avoid overapplication to prevent pH imbalancePruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to maintain tidy growth and prevent self-seeding if desired
- Trim back faded stems after flowering to promote healthy basal rosette regrowth
- Remove damaged or yellowing leaves to improve airflow and reduce fungal risk
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: No documented toxicity to cats per ASPCA
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental rock garden and alpine trough plant
