Aponogeton distachyos - Cape pondweed

continental : During the winter watering should occur rarely, only if the weather is particularly mild; when the temperatures are harsh we suggest avoiding to water. Irrigate every 2-3 weeks with 1,2 litres of water.

alpine : During this period water once in a while with 0,2 litres of water, so that the soil remains prevalently dry; the watering will be sporadic, every 3-4 weeks or even less.

mediterranean : During the winter these plants should be watered only if the climate is mild, using 2,2 litres of water, with very harsh temperatures, we can reduce or suspend watering. If there are particularly sunny days, act every 1-2 weeks.

continental : For the The Aponogeton distachyos let's prefer very sunny locations, directly exposed to sunrays.
Winter minimum temperatures can cause damage to the The Aponogeton distachyos , which can only stand short and not too harsh freezing; during this period of the year we suggest locating them in a cold greenhouse, or protect them from the wind and cold with a non-woven fabric.

alpine : For a balanced development, it is best for the The Aponogeton distachyos to receive as many hours possible of direct sunlight.
The Aponogeton distachyos can stand short frosts of scarce entity; during the winter we suggest locating it in a sheltered place, covering it with a non-woven fabric or moving it to a cold greenhouse.

mediterranean : Plant which needs to be exposed to direct solar rays.
The Aponogeton distachyos can stand without problems minimum winter temperatures.

Fertilization Aponogeton distachyos : In the winter aquatic plants shouldn’t be fertilized.

Treatments Aponogeton distachyos : Towards the end of the winter, before the buds get bigger, let’s apply a defensive treatment against the most common fungi diseases, using a fungicide based on sulphur and copper.