Epipactis palustris - Helleborine

Pests Epipactis palustris : These plants are often infested by cochineal that can be eliminated by using mineral oil, paying attention to avoid to spray it on the flowers. A good growth prevent the emerging of rots.

continental : Waterings for the Epipactis palustris 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 : Grow this plant in a very bright location, but away from direct sunlight, that can damage the leaves.
Remind that the Epipactis palustris can tolerate without any problem slight frosts; in particularly rigid winters cover the aerial part with frost cloth.

alpine : We remind to place this plant away from direct sunlight, however in a bright location.
We suggest to place these plants in a sheltered location in winter: even thought they tolerate temperatures close to -5°C they do not tolerate intense frosts.

mediterranean : We suggest to grow in a very bright place, but not sunny.
These plants are rather rustic and normally do not have problems also in case of frosts during winter; in case of particularly rigid winters it is possible to cover the aerial part with frost cloth.

Fertilize Epipactis palustris : We suggest a regular fertilizing, every 15-20 days, from March to October, using a specific fertilizer for orchids. Fertilizings shall be suspended during bloom and during a possible rest period.