Edelweiss plant growing leaf plant of the genus Leontopodium also known as Leontopodium nivale, Edelweiss plant perennial deciduous plant, used as ornamental plant as cut flower, can grow in temperate or cold subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 4-9.
Leaves color green in linear shape grow in rosette structure.
Flower color is white in star shape, the petals fur and soft like velvet.
Rocky soil, alkaline soil, mulch
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Dead leaves and bloom stems
Size of the plant:
15-40 cm, 6-16 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water (do not over water and don’t let it dry)
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Star shape flower in white color
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