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continental : Let’s water every 10-11 days, so that the substratum is always quite moist. If the temperatures are very harsh, during the winter, it isn’t necessary to water. Wet with 1-2 glasses of water.

alpine : We advise watering the the Kniphofia uvaria regularly, but not too often, keeping the soil damp, using 0-1 glasses of water; during this period of the year watering every 10-11 days could be enough.

mediterranean : The Kniphofia uvaria always asks for a slightly moist soil: therefore we should water often, about every 10-11 days, wetting the substratum deep down. Normally 2-3 glasses of water are used.

Light Kniphofia uvaria

continental : These plants need, for a balanced development, to be grown in a sunny 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 : Plant which needs to be exposed to direct sunrays.
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 : We advise locating these plants where they can be directly exposed to solar rays.
The Kniphofia uvaria can stand the cold, therefore it can be planted in full ground in the garden.

Fertilize Kniphofia uvaria : Perennial plants don’t need fertilizing during the winter months; many of these plants during this period of the year are in vegetative rest.

Pests Kniphofia uvaria : 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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