Lobelia siphilitica

Fertilize Lobelia siphilitica : During the autumnal months annual plants are at the end of their vegetative cycle; usually they get fertilized only if they are in full vegetation, but as the cold weather arrives we tend to avoid watering and fertilizing.

continental : The Lobelia siphilitica needs direct sunlight, even for many hours a day.
In autumn let’s grow the the Lobelia siphilitica in the garden. These plants can’t stand the frost, therefore it’s best to shelter them from the cold by covering them with agritessuto or moving them to a cold greenhouse, as soon as the minimum temperatures go below zero.

alpine : These plants prefer very sunny locations, where they are exposed to sunrays for most of the day.
We suggest growing these plants in a sheltered place, where the minimum temperatures are above 0°C; for example it could be ideal to grow it in a cold greenhouse.

mediterranean : This plant needs to be exposed to direct solar rays.
We suggest cultivating the the Lobelia siphilitica in a sheltered place as it can’t stand frost; if the minimum temperatures should drop quickly it’s best to move the plants to a cold greenhouse.

continental : The Lobelia siphilitica 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 Lobelia siphilitica 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 Lobelia siphilitica : 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.

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