Asplenium scolopendrium - Maidenhair spleenwort

Photos Asplenium scolopendrium - Maidenhair spleenwortWater Asplenium scolopendrium

continental : Watering occurs only when there are long periods of drought or when the ground is very dry, using 1-2 glasses of water; during this period of the year usually watering once every 1-2 weeks can be enough if the weather is mild.

alpine : During this period of the year it’s not necessary to water the The Asplenium scolopendrium too often; usually watering should be done every 2-3 weeks with 0-1 glasses of water, but only if the soil is dry. We suggest watering only during periods with a mild climate.

mediterranean : Let’s water not too frequently, but regularly using 2-3 glasses of water, when the soil is clearly dry. During this period of the year watering every 0-1 weeks can be enough, but only during the milder days.

Light Asplenium scolopendrium

continental : The Asplenium scolopendrium can bear some hours during the day of direct sunlight, but it is best to locate it in a partially shady place.
We suggest, during the coldest months of the year, to grow these plants in a sheltered place, where the freezing is not too intense.

alpine : A partially shaded place is advisable, where the The Asplenium scolopendrium is exposed to direct solar rays only for a few hours daily.
These plants can stand short frosts, but during the coldest months of the year we suggest covering them with a non-woven fabric, or move them to a cold greenhouse.

mediterranean : Locate this plant in a partially shady place, directly exposed to solar rays for a few hours a day.
The Asplenium scolopendrium can stand the cold, therefore it can be planted in full ground in the garden.

Fertilize Asplenium scolopendrium : During the winter we can suspend fertilizing apartment plants.

Pests Asplenium scolopendrium : Towards the end of the winter it is advised to apply a fungicide treatment using products based on sulphur and copper, to discourage the development of the most common fungal parasites.


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