Aesculus hippocastanum - Horse chestnut

continental : We suggest to place The Aesculus hippocastanum where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
We can place this plants outside; also in winter they can tolerate very rigid temperatures without any problem.

alpine : Place The Aesculus hippocastanum in a location exposed to direct sunlight.
These plants can tolerate also very intense frosts without any problem.

mediterranean : These plants need to be exposed to direct sunlight; in summer they can be exposed to a slight shadow without any problem.
Place The Aesculus hippocastanum in the garden all year long; they do not suffer from cold.

Feed Aesculus hippocastanum : Young plants just replanted shall be fertilized regularly, first of all by mixing some universal fertilizer, or some stable manure, with the soil where the plant will be replanted; later on fertilizings are given at the end of winter, using a nitrogen-rich fertilizer, to improve the growth of foliage.

continental : Give very regular waterings; all year long the soil shall be kept humid, however avoiding dangerous stagnations. Increase waterings in summer and decrease them when autumn starts.

alpine : We suggest frequent and generous waterings, so that the soil remains mostly humid all year long. It is possible to decrease waterings in winter.

mediterranean : It is advisable to give regular waterings, specially during spring and summer; before giving again water make sure the soil is dry.

Adversity Aesculus hippocastanum : At the end of winter, when the buds are still closed, we can apply a copper and sulphur treatment, to avoid fungal diseases to emerge; during the year apply specific treatments only in case there is the presence of a parasite on the plant.