Exposure Halesia carolinacontinental : Place the Halesia carolina in a semishady place, with few hours a day of direct sunlight. alpine : These plants do not like to be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods. mediterranean : These plants prefer semishady locations, but can be exposed for few hours to direct sunlight without any problem, above all during the coldest periods of the year. Fertilization Halesia carolina : At the end of winter bury an organic fertilizer at the base of the plant, or a slow-release granular fertilizer, we can intervene again at the end of summer. Acidophil plants may need 2-3 supplies of greening fertilizer during the year, every 3-4 months. Watering Halesia carolinacontinental : It is advisable to water regularly, specially during the hottest months of the year, avoiding to leave the soil dry for very long periods; the Halesia carolina like slightly humid substrates all year long. In autumn and winter you can avoid watering, or intervene during warmest days only. alpine : Try to keep a mostly humid soil, remember to water generously specially in summer; we can avoid watering during the cold season, or decrease waterings, intervening only in case of long duration drought. mediterranean : Water the Halesia carolina rather regularly from March to October, always allowing the soil to dry out well between two waterings. Avoid water excesses or stagnating water; during the cold season waterings can be decreased or suspended. Treatments Halesia carolina : When spring starts apply a copper and sulphur treatment to avoid the growth of fungal diseases; in summer it can be necessary to use pesticide treatments, specially for the presence of aphids. Check the foliage colour all year long: if it becomes particularly yellowish give it iron chelate products against the ferric chlorosis. |
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