Plant profile
Silene alpicola
Silene alpicola Schischk.
Silene alpicola is a plant suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, known for its attractive flowers and herbaceous growth.
Open-data facts
- Climate
- subalpine or subarctic
- Origin / area
- Geographical area of origin: W. Caucasus.
Basic care
- Watering
- Don’t waterlog, but don’t leave it bone-dry for days either.
- Light
- Avoid midday sun pressed against the glass.
- Temperature
- Happy in on the cooler side of temperate ranges.
- Humidity
- Avoid both very dry air and constant vapour.
Pet toxicity
Ingestion may cause discomfort; block access for cats and dogs.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q17235358) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (5585714) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (156772-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000438811) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).