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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires full sun to partial sun; thrives in high-altitude intense sunlight and tolerates light shade in lowland hot climates.
Watering
Water deeply only when the soil is completely dry; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot in poorly drained substrates.
Temperature
Hardy to subzero alpine temperatures; withstands summer heat up to 25°C but may require shade in prolonged extreme heat.
Characteristics
- Leaf: Fleshy, linear to obovate gray-green leaves arranged in dense, compact rosettes.
- Flower: Dense terminal clusters of bright pink to rose-colored star-shaped blooms with five petals each.
- Stem: Short, woody basal stems that support the leaf rosettes and flower stalks.
Care Guide
Watering
Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is fully dry; increase frequency during hot, dry spells
Fertilization
Diluted balanced liquid feed once every 4 weeks. Use a low-nitrogen fertilizer to promote flowering without excessive leaf growth
Eggshell powder topdress：Crush dried, rinsed eggshells to a fine powder; sprinkle lightly on the soil surface around rosettes to add calcium without risking nutrient burnPruning
- Remove spent flower stems after blooming to redirect energy to rosette growth.
- Trim dead or damaged leaves from rosettes to maintain plant appearance and airflow.
- Thin overcrowded rosettes in early spring to reduce competition for nutrients and light.
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA does not list this species as toxic to cats; no reported adverse effects.
Humans: No known toxicity to humans; safe for handling and accidental ingestion of small amounts.
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental alpine succulent for rock gardens; has limited traditional medicinal use in some Indigenous North American communities
