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Three-veined Everlasting Plant Care
Anaphalis triplinervis Benth. ex Hance
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The Anaphalis triplinervis, also known as the pearly everlasting, is characterized by its striking silvery-white foliage. Originating from the mountainous regions of Asia, this plant is highly sought after by collectors for its unique appearance and ability to thrive in challenging environments. Its distinctive leaves add a touch of elegance to any garden or landscape.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Three-veined Everlasting?
Water Three-veined 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 Three-veined Everlasting Native To?
What Is the Three-veined Everlasting?
Three-veined Everlasting (Anaphalis triplinervis) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Anaphalis genus. Three-veined Everlasting is native to the Himalayas. Three-veined Everlasting is also known as Everlasting, Antennaria triplinervis, Gnaphalium cuneatum.
Three-veined Everlasting displays a low mounding perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Three-veined Everlasting produces small, white, daisy-like flowers in dense clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Three-veined Everlasting?
Anaphalis triplinervis 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 Three-veined Everlasting Need?
Three-veined Everlasting thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Three-veined Everlasting Prefer?
Anaphalis triplinervis grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Three-veined Everlasting prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Three-veined Everlasting?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Three-veined Everlasting to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Three-veined Everlasting?
Feed Three-veined 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 Three-veined 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 Three-veined Everlasting?
Three-veined Everlasting can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to alpine everlasting plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Three-veined Everlasting Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Three-veined 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 Three-veined Everlasting?
Three-veined 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 Three-veined Everlasting Need?
Three-veined Everlasting grows outdoors in USDA Zone 3a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 3a. Three-veined Everlasting is native to the Himalayas.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Three-veined 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.
Three-veined 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 triplinervis Benth. ex Hance, family Asteraceae (first published in J. Bot. 16: 12. 1878) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Three-veined 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: C T Johansson, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 3a – 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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