How to tend a Leontopodium alpinum

Also known as: Leontopodium alpinum Cass., Antennaria leontopodium Gaertn., Leontopodium alpinum f. alpinum , Leontopodium alpinum var. alpinum , Gnaphalium leontopodium L., Gnaphalium krasense Derganc, Filago leontopodium L., Filago krasensis Derganc, Filago stellata Lam.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, resistant to half shade

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China, Japan
Category
Compositae, Leontopodium
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period June-September;fruiting period September-October
Flower colors
white
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