Johnsonia acaulis
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Johnsonia acaulis
- Plant type
- Alpine plant
- Growth habit
- Groundcover
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Low
- Temperature
- Cool
- Humidity
- Low
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- Alpine regions
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Johnsonia acaulis is
Johnsonia acaulis is an alpine plant that grows low to the ground. It spreads across the soil as a dense cover.
You will notice its habit of clinging to the earth. In your garden, it prefers a cool spot that receives plenty of direct light.
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People and Johnsonia acaulis
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Mountain life
The plant existed in alpine environments for centuries. It stayed in these isolated, high-altitude regions.
- 19th century
Early cataloging
Botanists began documenting these alpine specimens. They observed its specific growth habit in its native ranges.
- Modern day
Current cultivation
You likely grow this plant from seeds. It remains a specific interest for those who keep alpine collections.
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Species and cultivars from the same genus, straight out of the reference catalogue.
Frequently asked about Johnsonia acaulis
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Johnsonia acaulis?
Johnsonia acaulis is a species in the Johnsonia genus. Commonly known as Johnsonia acaulis, a alpine plant, and with a groundcover growth habit. Native to Alpine regions.
How do you care for Johnsonia acaulis?
Reference care guidance for Johnsonia acaulis: 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 Johnsonia acaulis?
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