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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. Watering takes place only when the soil has been dry for days, usually every 2-3 weeks can be enough; if the climate is particularly hot we can slightly intensify the irrigations, using 1-2 buckets of water .
Care Picea engelmannii var. engelmannii
These plants give origin to a brush with a rounded form. The Picea engelmannii var. engelmannii Is small in size; in spring, summer, autumn, winter it assumes a green colouring. These are evergreen plants, which means they keep their leaves year round. These plants develop like conifers.
Temperatures Picea engelmannii var. engelmannii
Plant which needs at least a few hours a day of sunlight. 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 suggest growing the the Picea engelmannii var. engelmannii outdoors year round, as they don't fear cold weather.
Irrigation Picea engelmannii var. engelmannii
Watering takes place only when the soil has been dry for days, usually every 2-3 weeks can be enough; if the climate is particularly hot we can slightly intensify the irrigations, using 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 Picea engelmannii var. engelmannii
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 Picea engelmannii var. engelmannii
For these shrubs it’s necessary to choose a rich and deep substratum , which presents an excellent drainage.
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Cultivate Picea engelmannii var. engelmannii
The Picea engelmannii var. engelmannii produces fruits. The indications given in this article are related to a medium size plant.
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