Alisma lanceolatum - European water plantain

Pests Alisma lanceolatum : Avoid pesticide treatments if we do not see parasites on the plant; on the contrary at the end of the year we can apply a Bordeaux mixture treatment, to prevent the growth of fungus.

continental : The Alisma lanceolatum prefers rather dry soils; water it regularly from March to October, during the rest of the year water it occasionally. We remind to leave the soil dry for few days before watering it again, specially when the temperature is lower. We can suspend waterings in winter.

alpine : It is advisable occasional waterings, only when the soil is very dry. In any case we remind to increase waterings in summer and suspend them in winter.

mediterranean : It is advisable rather regular waterings in spring and summer, always allowing the soil to remain very dry for few days, before watering again. When the cold period starts we can decrease waterings and suspend them in winter.

continental : It is advisable to grow this plant in a very sunny place.
This is a very rustic garden plant, that should not have problems even in case of very intense frosts.

alpine : It is advisable to grow this plant to direct sunlight all year long.
The Alisma lanceolatum is very rustic and can be grown in the garden all year long; it does not suffer from even intense frosts.

mediterranean : It is advisable to grow these plants in a very sunny location.
The Alisma lanceolatum does not suffer from cold and frost; this is a plant that can be grown in the garden all year long.

Fertilize Alisma lanceolatum : Fertilize these plants using specific fertilizers, from March to October; there are slow-release fertilizers, to be mixed with the soil, or fertilizers to be dissolved in the water the water garden.