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Light Dryas octopetalaSole pieno
We suggest to position the The Dryas octopetala in a sunny spot at least a few hours a day. These plants lose the aerial part during the coldest months of the year. As spring begins, stems and leaves quickly start to reproduce.We advise cultivating the The Dryas octopetala outdoors, since it doesn't fear cold temperatures.

Cultivation Dryas octopetala
These plants grow covering the whole land at their disposal. The Dryas octopetala Is small in size; in summer it assumes a pinkwhite colouring. These are evergreen plants, which means they keep their leaves year round. The Dryas octopetala is a plant for a rock garden.

Fertilize Dryas octopetala
We suggest adding to the irrigation water, in the spring, every 20-25 days, a specific fertilizer for flowering plants. We can also mix to the soil near the plants a granular slow release fertilizer, which has a 3-4 month action.

Water Dryas octopetalaTenere 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 . Perennial plants are subject to some months of vegetational rest. During these months it isn't necessary to water them.

Pests Dryas octopetala
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 Dryas octopetala
We suggest a substratum characterized by an excellent drainage.

Climate
peat
sand
Soil
Pumice
Bark
S. Organic
alpine
5
1
4
0
0
1
continental
4
2
4
0
0
1
mediterranean
3
3
4
0
0
1

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Plant Dryas octopetala

The Dryas octopetala produces fruits; the development of these plants makes it possible to also grow them in a container. 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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