Equisetum hyemale var. robustum

continental : Locate the the Equisetum hyemale var. robustum In a sunny place.
The Equisetum hyemale var. robustum is a very rustic plant, that can bear very harsh temperatures; it is advisable to grow it in the garden.

alpine : Plant which needs at least a few hours a day of solar light.
The Equisetum hyemale var. robustum is surely a rustic plant, it’s possible to grow it in the garden year round.

mediterranean : We suggest placing the the Equisetum hyemale var. robustum so that it can receive at least a few hours of direct solar rays.
The Equisetum hyemale var. robustum is a rustic plant, which can be planted in the garden during the whole year.

continental : With the summer climate watering must be done often and regularly; every time the soil dries completely, let’s water it deep down with 1-2 buckets of water. Usually irrigation takes place every 1-2 weeks.

alpine : During the summer months it is best to water quite often, although we mustn’t exceed; use about 0-1 buckets of water. We suggest leaving the soil dry for 2-3 weeks before watering again.

mediterranean : Let’s irrigate the soil every 0-1 weeks, but only if it has been perfectly dry for at least one day; when there are atmospheric precipitations, or if it’s cloudy, we can suspend watering. We should remember anyhow that watering should be carried out by wetting the soil deep down.

Fertilization Equisetum hyemale var. robustum : During the summer period it usually isn’t necessary to fertilize aquatic plants; if we ‘re planting new plants let’s remember to add granular slow release fertilizer to the soil.

Treatments Equisetum hyemale var. robustum : During the hot months attacks by ticks and rust are likely; the treatments should be applied during the coolest hours of the day. If possible, we suggest avoiding treatments with wide-range products, which could kill the populations of useful insects: let’s favour specific products.

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