Blechnum penna-marina - Deer fern

Treatments Blechnum penna-marina : It is advisable a precautionary fungicide treatment, to be applied at the end of winter, using Bordeaux mixture. As far as insects are concerned avoid to apply a treatment if such parasites are not present on the plants.

continental : The Blechnum penna-marina likes dry, loose and very drawn soils. Avoid excessive waterings and give water only when the soil has been very dry for few days. We can increase waterings in summer. Avoid watering in winter.

alpine : These plants do not like water excesses in the soil, in spring and summer water occasionally, dampening the soil deeply. For the rest of the year waterings will be only occasional, during the periods of long duration drought or in case the plant is starting to fade.

mediterranean : Avoid to water The Blechnum penna-marina excessively, it prefers draining and very dry soils, it does not suffer from drought, but it is advisable to water regularly during summer, watering the soil deeply. In winter avoid waterings.

continental : These plants prefer the shadow, therefore avoid to expose them to direct sunlight or to place them in excessively bright locations.
Grow The Blechnum penna-marina outside all year long; it is a rustic plant.

alpine : These plants prefer very shady locations, they do not like to be exposed to direct sunlight.
This is a very rustic plant, that is grown in the garden all year long without any problem.

mediterranean : Grow The Blechnum penna-marina in completely shady locations.
These plants are very rustic and survive in the garden also in case of long intense frosts.

Fertilization Blechnum penna-marina : Ensure our houseplants a regular fertilizing; from March to October add some universal fertilizer to normal waterings, every 15-20 days; for the rest of the year fertilize every 30-40 days.