Dryopteris dilatata - Male fern

Fertilize Dryopteris dilatata : During the autumn months it’s not necessary to fertilize very often; we can act even every 30-40 days.

continental : We suggest to cultivate this plant in a shady place, protected by direct sunrays.
These plants can stand the cold, therefore they can be placed in the garden during the whole year; they don’t need protection against the cold.

alpine : We suggest growing the The Dryopteris dilatata in a shady place, protected by solar rays.
These plants are grown in the garden, in full ground, because they can stand the cold.

mediterranean : This plant favours shady locations, avoiding its exposure to direct solar rays.
The Dryopteris dilatata is grown in the garden, because it can stand the cold.

continental : The Dryopteris dilatata doesn’t need too much watering; we advise a weekly action, always keeping in mind to wait for the ground to dry between a watering and another. The regularity of the irrigations should be every 1-2 weeks with 2-3 glasses of water.

alpine : We suggest watering the The Dryopteris dilatata only if the soil is completely dry, avoiding surpluses. If the weather is particularly arid, we should water every 2-3 weeks using 1-2 glasses of water.

mediterranean : Water regularly using about 3-4 glasses of water , every time the soil seems dry; during this time of year every 0-1 weeks might be enough, avoiding excesses.

Pests Dryopteris dilatata : Before the cold months arrive, a wide range anticryptogamic treatment is advised; the plants which have been struck by black spot disease or other fungal pathologies must be cured in a specific manner, remembering to gather and destroy the leaves affected by diseases.