Phytolacca decandra

Feed Phytolacca decandra : As autumn arrives, and the temperatures become lower, let’s remember to plant a good quantity of organic fertilizer at the base of our shrubs.

continental : Let's grow the the Phytolacca decandra where it can enjoy as many hours as possible of direct sunlight.
During the autumnal months the the Phytolacca decandra can’t stand the cold; it can tolerate temperatures a few degrees below zero without any problems.

alpine : Plant which needs to be exposed to direct sunrays.
These plants can bear short freezing without problems; when the minimum temperatures are below -5°C, we suggest covering the the Phytolacca decandra with a non-woven fabric.

mediterranean : Locate the the in a sunny place, where it can receive direct solar rays for at least a few hours a day.
These plants can stand without problems harsh climates, with minimum temperatures a few degrees below zero, therefore they can be grown in the garden.

continental : Water regularly, every 2-3 weeks with 1-2 buckets of water, wetting the ground deeply, but waiting for the substratum to dry completely between an irrigation and another one; avoid stagnant water.

alpine : When the ground is thoroughly dry, we should water regularly but without exceeding, usually using 0-1 buckets of water. Keeping the dampness of the ground under control let’s water every 3-4 weeks.

mediterranean : The Phytolacca decandra doesn’t request too much watering; we should act with 2-3 buckets of water only when the soil is very dry, every 1-2 weeks, avoiding immoderation.

Adversity Phytolacca decandra : When the climate is still not too harsh we should apply a wide range fungal treatment, vaporizing the fungicide even on the soil on the feet of the plants. Let’s remember to collect and destroy the leaves of the plants affected by black spot disease or by leaf curl disease.