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Water Apple of PeruTenere asciutto
Water sporadically, with 2-3 glasses of water , leaving the soil dry for a few days before watering again; when watering we suggest avoiding excesses, but to wet the substratum well. Let's act every 1-2 weeks . As the cold weather arrives, in autumn, usually waterings is interrupted because these plants can't bear harsh temperatures.

Light Apple of PeruSole pieno
We suggest to position the The Apple of Peru in a sunny spot at least a few hours a day. We advise cultivating the The Apple of Peru outdoors, since it doesn't fear cold temperatures.These plants have an annual development, therefore when it becomes cold they deteriorate, and get completely eradicated.

Cultivation Apple of Peru
The Apple of Peru have a one or two year development cycle. These plants give origin to a brush with a rounded form. The Apple of Peru is medium in size and 80 cm in height; in the autumn it assumes a bluepurple colouring. These plants aren't evergreens, which means they lose their leaves some months during the year.

Water Apple of PeruTenere asciutto
Water sporadically, with 2-3 glasses of water , leaving the soil dry for a few days before watering again; when watering we suggest avoiding excesses, but to wet the substratum well. Let's act every 1-2 weeks . As the cold weather arrives, in autumn, usually waterings is interrupted because these plants can't bear harsh temperatures.

Pests Apple of Peru
Generally during this time of year we suggest a pre-emptive treatment with wide range insecticide and with a systemic fungicide, to prevent the attack from part of the aphids and the development of fungus diseases, often favoured by a mild and damp climate.

Mold Apple of Peru
We advise locating these annual plants in a dissolved soil, with an elevated drainage.

Climate
peat
sand
Soil
Pumice
Bark
S. Organic
alpine
3
0
3
0
2
1
continental
2
0
3
0
2
1
mediterranean
1
0
3
0
2
1

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Plant - Apple of Peru

When wanted we can grow these plants in a vase. The indications given in this article are related to a medium size plant.

This page concerns the weather mediterranean it is possible to choose another climate area alpine continental

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