Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
ERICA carnea
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Winter heath
In Hindi
Snow Flake
अल्पाइन हीथ
In German
Schneeflocke
Alpine Heath
In French
Flocon de neige
Alpine Heath
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
Alpine Heath
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
Alpine Heath
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
Alpine Heath
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Alpine Heath
In Latin
Aureus
Alpini Heath
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Alpine Heath
Season and care of Snow Flake and Alpine Heath is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Alpine Heath Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Alpine Heath season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Flake and Alpine Heath Physical Information
Snow Flake and Alpine Heath physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Alpine Heath are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Care of Snow Flake and Alpine Heath
Care of Snow Flake and Alpine Heath include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.