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Exposure Columnea crassifoliaPosizione mezza ombra
We suggest locating the vases in a pretty bright place, although avoiding direct sunlight, which could damage the foliage. We suggest growing the the Columnea crassifolia In the house or in a warmed greenhouse; when the minimum temperatures go past 15°C it is possible to move them outside.For a balanced development, it is best to position the the Columnea crassifolia in a partially shady place, where it can enjoy direct sunlight only during the coolest hours of the day.

Watering Columnea crassifoliaTenere Umido
It is advisable to water the plants avoiding to leave water in the saucer, because stagnant water often develops fungal diseases. Water regularly, every The , wetting the ground deeply with 2-3 glasses of water , always waiting for the soil to be dry before watering; avoid leaving stagnant water.

Fertilization Columnea crassifolia
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.

Watering Columnea crassifoliaTenere Umido
Water regularly, every The , wetting the ground deeply with 2-3 glasses of water , always waiting for the soil to be dry before watering; 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.

Treatments Columnea crassifolia
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.

Soil Columnea crassifolia
Cultivate in a good soil of an average mix, which slightly withholds humidity.

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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Notes - Columnea crassifolia

If desired, we can grow the the Columnea crassifolia in a container. 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 alpine mediterranean

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