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Alpine Everlasting Plant Care
Anaphalis alpicola Makino
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Anaphalis alpicola stands out with its silvery, woolly leaves that glisten in the sunlight. Originating from the alpine regions of Asia, this plant is sought after by collectors for its unique foliage and ability to thrive in high altitudes.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Alpine Everlasting?
Water Alpine Everlasting every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Alpine Everlasting Native To?
What Is the Alpine Everlasting?
Alpine Everlasting (Anaphalis alpicola) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Anaphalis genus. Alpine Everlasting is native to Japan.
Alpine Everlasting displays a low mounding perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Alpine Everlasting produces small, white, daisy-like flowers in dense clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Alpine Everlasting?
Anaphalis alpicola requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Alpine Everlasting Need?
Alpine Everlasting thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Alpine Everlasting Prefer?
Anaphalis alpicola grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Alpine Everlasting prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Alpine Everlasting?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Alpine Everlasting to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Alpine Everlasting?
Feed Alpine Everlasting every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Alpine Everlasting?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Alpine Everlasting?
Alpine Everlasting can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to pearly everlasting plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Alpine Everlasting Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Alpine Everlasting, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Alpine Everlasting?
Alpine Everlasting is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Alpine Everlasting Need?
Alpine Everlasting grows outdoors in USDA Zone 4a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 4a. Alpine Everlasting is native to Japan.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Alpine Everlasting is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Anaphalis genus — compare its care with other Anaphalis species on PlantoScan.
Anaphalis is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Alpine Everlasting thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Anaphalis Species
Other Anaphalis species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Anaphalis alpicola Makino, family Asteraceae (first published in Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 17: 151 (1903)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Alpine Everlasting, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Marco Mussita, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 4a – 8b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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