Galtonia candicans

continental : Water the Galtonia candicans very regularly, trying to maintain the soil always a little humid, but not soaked or with stagnating water. Remember to increase waterings during the most luxuriant vegetative period, from March until October, and to decrease watering when the cold period starts.

alpine : We remind to water the Galtonia candicans very often, specially in summer; the soil shall be maintained humid constantly, but not soaked. During the cold season we can decrease waterings, but avoid the soil to dry out completely for too long periods.

mediterranean : Water the Galtonia candicans very regularly, allowing the substrate to be constantly humid; increase waterings specially in summer, and decrease them in winter. Remember that these plants suffer from drought, specially in case of long duration drought.

continental : This plant prefers to be exposed to direct sunlight all year long.
These plants tolerate also slight frosts without any problem; cover the aerial part with frost cloth in winter.

alpine : Grow the Galtonia candicans where it can be exposed every day to direct sunlight as long as possible.
They can tolerate slight frosts without any problem; cover the aerial part with frost cloth in winter.

mediterranean : Grow the Galtonia candicans in a very bright location, with a good exposure to direct sunlight.
Normally they tolerate also long frosts without any problem, therefore they can be grown outside; in case of particularly rigid winters cover the aerial part with frost cloth.

Fertilization Galtonia candicans : Bulbous plants need a specific fertilizer, to be used during the foliage growing period; the supply of fertilizer will improve the storage and nutritional substances in the bulb, which will be used for the next year bloom.