Low
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Species
Androsace lanuginosa
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Androsace lanuginosa
- Plant type
- Alpine plant
- Growth habit
- Groundcover
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Low
- Temperature
- Cool
- Humidity
- Low
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- Alpine regions of Europe
- public plant
- 1 public plant
- collector
- 1 collector
At a glance
What Androsace lanuginosa is
Androsace lanuginosa is a low-growing alpine plant that forms a dense, mat-like groundcover. Its foliage is often silvery, providing a soft texture that spreads slowly across the soil surface.
You will find this plant thrives best in a cool, bright spot where it receives plenty of sun. It asks for little water and prefers dry, airy conditions to keep its delicate leaves healthy.
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- Rank
- Species
- Most common light
- Full sun
- Most common watering
- Low
- Most common temperature
- Cool
- Most common humidity
- Low
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
Timeline
People and Androsace lanuginosa
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-modern era
Alpine beginnings
People living in the high altitudes of Europe encountered these mats clinging to rocky crevices. The plant adapted to cold, sparse soil long before it reached garden spaces.
- 19th century
Early cultivation
Botanists and gardeners began bringing mountain species into cultivated rockeries. This period established the practice of mimicking high-altitude drainage to keep the plants alive.
- Modern era
Current collection
You likely encounter these plants in specialized collections or rock gardens today. Most people now source them as seed-grown specimens to ensure they start in the appropriate mountain-like conditions.
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Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Full sun
1 of 1 (100%)
Cool
1 of 1 (100%)
Low
1 of 1 (100%)
Collectors
People growing Androsace lanuginosa
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Questions
Frequently asked about Androsace lanuginosa
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Androsace lanuginosa?
Androsace lanuginosa is a species in the Androsace genus. Commonly known as Androsace lanuginosa, a alpine plant, and with a groundcover growth habit. Native to Alpine regions of Europe.
How do you care for Androsace lanuginosa?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Androsace lanuginosa is Full sun light, low watering, cool temperatures, and low humidity.
How rare is Androsace lanuginosa?
Androsace lanuginosa is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
Where can I see real photos of Androsace lanuginosa?
Browse public Androsace lanuginosa collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Androsace lanuginosa on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Androsace lanuginosa, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Androsace lanuginosa collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.