Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Grassland, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Common Name
Winter heath
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
Snow Flake
In German
Alpine Heath
Schneeflocke
In French
Alpine Heath
Flocon de neige
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Copo de nieve
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Νιφάδα χιονιού
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Floco de neve
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Płatek śniegu
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Aureus
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Malpighiales
Family
Ericaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ericeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Snow Flake
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Snow Flake is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Snow Flake Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Snow Flake season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and Snow Flake Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Snow Flake are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Snow Flake flower color: White
- Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Snow Flake
Care of Alpine Heath and Snow Flake include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.