Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top centimeter of soil feels dry. Reduce watering slightly during winter dormancy to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage in the pot to avoid standing water.
Ourisia alpina is a mat-forming perennial native to alpine regions, featuring small white flowers with yellow or pink markings on slender stems.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect Light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered sunlight. Protect from intense, direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Consistent Moisture
75% intensity
Maintain evenly moist soil, allowing the top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cool to Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in cooler temperatures, ideally between 15-20°C during the day and slightly cooler at night. Avoid extreme heat.
Light Feeding
25% intensity
Feed with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season. Reduce or stop in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top centimeter of soil feels dry. Reduce watering slightly during winter dormancy to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage in the pot to avoid standing water.
Prune after flowering to remove spent flower stalks and any dead or straggly foliage. This encourages bushier growth and tidies the plant's appearance.
Light trimming can be done to maintain shape and encourage more blooms in the following season.
Propagate from basal cuttings taken in spring or by dividing established clumps. Cuttings should be rooted in a well-draining, moist medium.
Division is best done when the plant is actively growing or just after flowering, ensuring each division has roots.
Repot every 1-2 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost.
Repot in spring before new growth begins to ensure the plant establishes quickly.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Ourisia Alpina (Ourisia alpina)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Ourisia |
| Species | Ourisia alpina |
Similar in genus Ourisia
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