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Scarlet firethorn Pyracantha coccinea

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Water Scarlet firethornTenere Umido
If we want to grow these plants in a vase, we should water them a bit more often, compared to plants cultivated in the ground; Every 2-3 years we should renew the substratum in the vase, or enrich with organic amender. Let's wet abundantly with about 1-2 buckets of water , acting when the soil is pretty dry; during this period of the year we can water even every 2-3 weeks .

Cultivation Scarlet firethorn
These plants give origin to a brush with a rounded form. The Scarlet firethorn Is medium in size; in winter it assumes a redwhite colouring. These are evergreen plants, which means they keep their leaves year round. The Scarlet firethorn has a shrub- like development.

Light Scarlet firethornSole pieno
We suggest to position the The Scarlet firethorn in a sunny spot at least a few hours a day. To prevent damage caused by the cold temperatures, during the months with definately harsh minimum temperatures, we can protect the shrubs by covering the soil around the stem with straw or dry leaves.We advise cultivating the The Scarlet firethorn outdoors, since it doesn't fear cold temperatures.

Water Scarlet firethornTenere Umido
Let's wet abundantly with about 1-2 buckets of water , acting when the soil is pretty dry; during this period of the year we can water even every 2-3 weeks . If we want to grow these plants in a vase, we should water them a bit more often, compared to plants cultivated in the ground; Every 2-3 years we should renew the substratum in the vase, or enrich with organic amender.

Pests Scarlet firethorn
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 Scarlet firethorn
These plants are planted in a soft, but quite heavy, and not excessively drained soil.

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

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Plant Scarlet firethorn

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

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