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This plant prefers very bright locations, during this period of the year it is best to avoid direct sun rays. We suggest locating the vases in a pretty bright place, although avoiding direct sunlight, which could damage the foliage.The Castanospermum australe can't stand cold weather, therefore in general it should be grown in a sheltered place; during the Spring months, when the minimum temperatures are above zero, it can be moved outside.
Cultivation Castanospermum australe
The Castanospermum australe grows erect, developing a short stem with a small crown, usually roundish. Castanospermum australe Is an evergreen; during winter iIt assumes a green colouring; the adult specimens are medium in size and reach 1,8 m high. As they grow, these plants become the size of a tree.
Fertilize Castanospermum australe
During the spring let’s regularly use a fertilizer rich with nitrogen and potassium to favour the development of the new vegetation; fertilization is done by adding fertilizer to the irrigating water, every 15-20 days.
Water Castanospermum australe
Water regularly, every 1-2 weeks , wetting the soil deeply with about 2-3 glasses of water ,but waiting for the substratum to dry completely between one watering and another; avoid leaving stagnant water. It is advisable to water the plants avoiding to leave water in the saucer, because stagnant water often develops fungal diseases.
Pests Castanospermum australe
As the day-time temperatures rise at the beginning of the spring, it is agreeable to practice a preventive treatment, with a wide-range insecticide, which should be applied when there aren’t flowerings in the garden. Before the buds become too large, it is advisable to also treat them with a wide-range fungicide, to prevent the development of fungal diseases which spread easily when there is an elevated environmental moisture.
Mold Castanospermum australe
Cultivate in a good soil of an average mix, which slightly withholds humidity.
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Plant - Castanospermum australe
The Castanospermum australe can be cultivated in a vase. Fruits follow flowering. The indications given in this article are related to a medium size plant.
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