Dryopteris dilatata - Male fern

continental : These plants need rather frequent waterings in spring and summer, always allow the soil to dry out between two waterings. We can suspend waterings during cold months.

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

mediterranean : Waterings shall be given by watering the soil deeply, but only when it is very dry, avoiding to leave plant roots in stagnating water. During the cold season we can suspend waterings.

continental : It is advisable a shady location, away from sunlight.
The Dryopteris dilatata tolerates also long intense frosts without any problem.

alpine : We suggest to grow The Dryopteris dilatata in a shady location.
These plants do not suffer from cold. They can tolerate also very intense frosts without any problem.

mediterranean : These plants do not like direct sunlight, therefore shall be placed in a shady location.
It is advisable to grow this plant in the garden, since it does not suffer from cold.

Feed Dryopteris dilatata : These plants shall be fertilized regularly, adding some universal fertilizer to normal waterings, every 15-20 days; during coldest months decrease fertilizings, providing them every 30-40 days.