Galtonia candicans

continental : Let’s try to keep the ground fairly damp, watering every 10-11 days with 1-2 glasses of water; when the weather is very harsh and the temperatures are below zero, watering can be interrupted.

alpine : Every 10-11 days water the soil, trying to wet it deeply; keep the ground constantly moist, although we must avoid water stagnations. Usually 0-1 glasses of water are used.

mediterranean : We suggest watering regularly with 2-3 glasses of water, trying to keep the growing substratum pretty cool and moist; if the climate is very cold we can reduce watering. 10-11 days should go by between irrigations.

continental : For the the Galtonia candicans let's prefer very sunny locations, directly exposed to sunrays.
Winter minimum temperatures can cause damage to the the Galtonia candicans , 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 Galtonia candicans to receive as many hours possible of direct sunlight.
The Galtonia candicans 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 Galtonia candicans can stand without problems minimum winter temperatures.

Fertilization Galtonia candicans : We should avoid fertilizing bulbous plants during the winter.

Treatments Galtonia candicans : 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.