Ligularia dentata - Summer ragwort, Leopard plant

Fertilize Ligularia dentata : During the autumnal months we can fertilize our perennial plants with some slow release fertilizer, or with some manure or earthworm humus.

continental : We suggest to cultivate this plant in a shady place, protected by direct sunrays.
We suggest growing these plants in the garden; during autumn usually they don’t need protections if the minimum temperatures are above -5°C.

alpine : We suggest growing the the Ligularia dentata in a shady place, protected by solar rays.
The Ligularia dentata stands minimum temperatures some degrees below zero. If the nocturnal minimum temperatures are very harsh it’s advisable to protect them with a non-woven fabric.

mediterranean : This plant favours shady locations, avoiding its exposure to direct solar rays.
We suggest growing the the Ligularia dentata in the garden; it can stand without problems minimum autumn temperatures.

continental : Water every 1-2 weeks with 2-3 glasses of water, when the substratum appears to have been dry for days; it is suggested to avoid surpluses, keeping the plants away from being too exposed to precipitations during this period of the year.

alpine : Avoid watering too often, generally irrigations can be sporadic, every 2-3 weeks using 1-2 glasses of water.

mediterranean : These plants prefer a pretty dry soil, therefore we should water sparingly with 3-4 glasses of water, and leaving the soil dry for 0-1 weeks before wetting again.

Pests Ligularia dentata : 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.