Androsace alaschanica
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Androsace alaschanica var. zadoensis
- Plant type
- Alpine plant
- Growth habit
- Groundcover
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Low
- Temperature
- Cool
- Humidity
- Low
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- Mountainous regions of Central Asia
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Androsace alaschanica is
Androsace alaschanica, also known as Androsace alaschanica var. zadoensis, is a low-growing alpine plant. You will see it spread close to the earth, forming a dense groundcover.
Living with this plant means mimicking its preference for high mountain conditions. It needs bright, full sun and will do best if you keep its environment cool and dry.
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People and Androsace alaschanica
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- historical
Mountain origins
People in the high ranges of Central Asia first encountered this plant in its native rocky slopes.
- modern
Specialized cultivation
Gardeners now propagate the plant through seeds to maintain its form. You find it mostly in specialized collections that prioritize alpine conditions.
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Frequently asked about Androsace alaschanica
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Androsace alaschanica?
Androsace alaschanica is a species in the Androsace genus. Commonly known as Androsace alaschanica var. zadoensis, a alpine plant, and with a groundcover growth habit. Native to Mountainous regions of Central Asia.
How do you care for Androsace alaschanica?
Reference care guidance for Androsace alaschanica: full sun light, low watering, cool temperatures, and low humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Androsace alaschanica?
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What else is Androsace alaschanica called?
Androsace alaschanica is also known as Androsace alaschanica var. zadoensis and Androsace alaschanica var. alaschanica.
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