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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Bright indirect alpine sunlight; tolerates partial shade, avoid intense midday summer sun to prevent leaf scorch
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; use well-drained substrate to avoid root rot in cool, damp conditions
Temperature
Hardy to subzero winter temperatures; prefers cool, mild summer conditions, avoid prolonged heat above 22°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Round, leathery basal leaves with serrated margins, dark green with pale, slightly fuzzy undersides
- Flower: Pendulous, bell-shaped pale purple or white blooms with fringed petal edges, clustered at stem tips
- Stem: Slender, hairless flowering stems rising 5–15 cm above the leaf rosette
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist; water when top 1cm of substrate dries
Fertilization
Diluted mild liquid feed once every 4 weeks. Use low-nitrogen feed to promote flowering rather than excessive foliage growth
Eggshell powder top-dress：Grind clean, dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly on soil surface, avoid direct contact with leaves to prevent burningPruning
- Remove spent flower stems after blooming to redirect energy to foliage growth
- Trim browned or damaged leaf edges in early spring to maintain a tidy rosette form
- Thin overcrowded rosettes every 2–3 years to improve airflow and reduce fungal risk
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental alpine garden plant; rock trough display
