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Care Ledum groenlandicum
The Ledum groenlandicum has a shrub- like development. These plants give origin to a brush with a rounded form. The Ledum groenlandicum Is medium in size; in spring it assumes a pink colouring. These are evergreen plants, which means they keep their leaves year round.

Temperatures Ledum groenlandicumPosizione mezza ombra
We suggest locating this plant in a partially shady place, where it is exposed to direct sunlight during the coolest hours of the day. We suggest growing the The Ledum groenlandicum outdoors year round, as they don't fear cold weather.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.

Irrigation Ledum groenlandicumTenere Umido
The Ledum groenlandicum needs to be watered quite frequently, every 2-3 weeks ; if there are abundant rains we can diminish watering, which should be done only when the soil is dry. The suggested quantity is 1-2 buckets of water . 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.

Adversity Ledum groenlandicum
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.

Substrate Ledum groenlandicum
Let’s grow the The Ledum groenlandicum in a specific soil for acidophilic plants, which slightly withholds moisture.

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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Cultivate - Ledum groenlandicum

When wanted it’s possible to grow these plants in a vase. These plants need to be cultivated in a specific soil for acidophilic plants. The indications given in this article are related to a medium size plant.

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

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