Dryopteris spinulosa - Male fern

continental : Waterings for The Dryopteris spinulosa will be frequent in spring and summer and more occasional in autumn and almost suspended in winter. We remind that it is a rule to avoid the supply of water if the soil is still humid.

alpine : Waterings will be regular and generous, specially in summer, remember to allow the substrate to dry out between two waterings. In winter waterings can be suspended.

mediterranean : Supply water regularly during vegetative period, when the soil is very dry; when temperatures decrease we can decrease waterings and suspend them in winter.

continental : Avoid to expose this plant to an excessive light, place it in a shady location.
This is a very rustic garden plant, that should not have problems even in case of very intense frosts.

alpine : Grow this plant in a shady location, not exposed to sunlight.
The Dryopteris spinulosa is very rustic and can be grown in the garden all year long; it does not suffer from even intense frosts.

mediterranean : Prefer shady locations, away from direct sunlight.
The Dryopteris spinulosa does not suffer from cold and frost; this is a plant that can be grown in the garden all year long.

Fertilize Dryopteris spinulosa : It is advisable to fertilize houseplants every 15-20 days, from March to October, adding the fertilizer to normal waterings. In winter give some fertilizer every 30-40 giorni.