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Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum Plant Care
Hieracium angmagssalikense Omang
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This plant is easily recognized by its glossy, lance-shaped leaves that have a striking silver variegation. Originating from Greenland, Hieracium angmagssalikense is a prized addition to any plant collection due to its unique appearance and rarity in cultivation. Plant enthusiasts are drawn to this species for its beautiful foliage and ability to thrive in cooler climates.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum?
Water Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum Native To?
- Albania
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Greenland
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
What Is the Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum?
Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum (Hieracium angmagssalikense) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Hieracium genus. Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum is native to Europe, and has also been found in Greenland. Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum is also known as Hieracium alpinum f. tubiflorum, Hieracium angmagssalikense, Hieracium crispum.
Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum produces small yellow clustered flowers in flat-topped clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum?
Hieracium angmagssalikense requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum Need?
Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum Prefer?
Hieracium angmagssalikense grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum?
Feed Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum?
Repot every 1-2 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 Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum?
Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to white-flowered hawkweed plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum, 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 Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum?
Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, leaf miners. 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.
Keep exploring plants
Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum 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 Hieracium genus — compare its care with other Hieracium species on PlantoScan.
Hieracium is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Hieracium Species
Other Hieracium species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Hieracium angmagssalikense Omang, family Asteraceae (first published in Meddel. Norg. Svalbard Ishavs-Undersøk. no. 40: 5, tab. 1. 1937) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hieracium alpinum var. spathulatum, 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: Jerzy Opioła, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- 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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