Edelweiss.

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Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Perennial

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

6 to 12 inches

Ritmo de crecimiento

Lento

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 7

Floración

Early to mid summer

Cuidados

Plant this beauty in gritty, well draining soil to mimic its native rocky habitat. Watch for soggy roots, as they are very prone to rot if the soil stays wet. Keep it in a spot with plenty of sun and good airflow to keep it happy.

Riego

Allow the soil to dry out significantly between waterings to prevent root rot.

Abonado

Apply a light, balanced fertilizer sparingly during the spring growing season.

Poda

Trim back dead foliage in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth.

Trasplante

Repot only when the plant becomes root bound, using a very gritty alpine soil mix.

Suelo

Rocky, sandy, well draining

pH del suelo

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Temperatura

-25 a 25°C

Humedad

30 a 50%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

There are no reports of toxicity in humans, but it is not intended for consumption.

Niños

The plant is not toxic, but the small size and hairy texture may be irritating if handled excessively by small children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The fine, woolly hairs on the leaves can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen is not typically considered a significant allergen.

Comestibilidad

This plant is not considered edible and should not be consumed.

Cómo identificarla

• Star shaped white flower heads
• Dense woolly white hairs
• Narrow lance shaped leaves
• Low growing clumping habit

Altura

0,05 a 0,2m

Anchura

0,1 a 0,25m

Hojas

silver, gray, deciduous

Flores

white, cream, 3 a 8cm

Problemas frecuentes

• Root rot — Occurs when the soil stays too wet or lacks proper drainage.
• Aphids — Small insects that may cluster on new growth during the spring.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, division

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

Ensure the plant is kept dry during winter to prevent crown rot. A layer of grit around the base helps keep the foliage off damp soil.

En maceta

It is excellent for containers, provided you use a very gritty, fast-draining alpine soil mix in a pot at least 15 cm wide.

Pair with other slow-growing alpine plants to prevent them from being crowded out.

Buenas compañeras

• Aster alpinus — They share similar requirements for rocky, well-drained soil.
• Phlox subulata — This provides a nice color contrast and thrives in similar alpine conditions.

Especies parecidas

• Artemisia ludoviciana — It offers similar silver foliage but is much more vigorous.

Ciencia

Familia

Asteraceae

Género

Leontopodium

Orden

Asterales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

High mountain ranges of Europe and Asia.

Conservación

Edelweiss is protected in many parts of its native range due to historical overcollection.

It survives in thin, rocky, nutrient-poor soils at high altitudes by utilizing its dense, woolly hairs to protect against cold and desiccation.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

rock gardens, alpine troughs, dried flower arrangements

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need full sun?

Yes, it thrives in full sun and requires excellent drainage.

Can I grow it in a pot?

It grows well in alpine troughs or containers with very gritty, well-draining soil.

De dónde viene el nombre

The scientific name Leontopodium means lion's foot, referring to the shape of the flower head. The common name Edelweiss is derived from the German words for noble and white.

Bueno saberlo

• It is the national flower of Switzerland and Austria.
• The name comes from the Greek words for lion and foot.
• It has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
• The woolly hairs help the plant retain moisture in harsh alpine winds.

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