Blechnum penna-marina - Deer fern

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 glasses of water.

alpine : During this period water once in a while with 0-1 glasses 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 2-3 glasses of water, with very harsh temperatures, we can reduce or suspend watering. If there are particularly sunny days, act every 1-2 weeks.

continental : To avoid damage by excessive exposure to the sun it is advisable to grow this plant in a shady place, protected by direct sunrays.
The Blechnum penna-marina can stand the cold and can even stand prolonged freezing and very harsh temperatures; therefore it’s grown in the garden.

alpine : We suggest locating the The Blechnum penna-marina away from direct solar rays, in a shady place.
The Blechnum penna-marina can stand the cold and can be grown in the garden even during the coldest months of the year.

mediterranean : This plant favours shady places, avoid exposure to direct solar rays.
The Blechnum penna-marina is a very rustic plant, which can stand without problems the winter cold.

Fertilization Blechnum penna-marina : It’s not necessary to give fertilizers to apartment plants during the wintry months, since the short days cause a period in which the plants don’t produce any vegetation; we’ll start fertilizing again towards the end of the winter.

Treatments Blechnum penna-marina : 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.