Lewisia pygmaea var. nevadensis - Cistanthe tweedyi

Adversity Lewisia pygmaea var. nevadensis : These plants often suffer from ferric chlorosis, which causes the yellowing of the foliage; to prevent this disease it is better to grow these plants in an acid soil, or regularly give some greening fertilizer. In the first spring days apply a copper and sulphur fungicide treatment and a pesticide anti-aphids treatment.

continental : We suggest to water the Lewisia pygmaea var. nevadensis very frequently, since it prefers fresh and humid soils; during the cold season water only if necessary, however avoiding the substrate to dry out completely.

alpine : Waterings shall be very frequent from April to September, trying to maintain the soil constantly humid, however avoiding water excesses; during the rest of the year we can water them occasionally

mediterranean : It is advisable very frequent and generous waterings, to maintain the soil constantly humid. We can decrease waterings in winter.

continental : We suggest to place these plants in a semishady location.
The Lewisia pygmaea var. nevadensis tolerates also long intense frosts without any problem.

alpine : Avoid to expose this plant every day to an excessive exposure to direct sunlight; try to place it in a semishady location, especially in summer.
These plants do not suffer from cold. They can tolerate also very intense frosts without any problem.

mediterranean : The Lewisia pygmaea var. nevadensis prefers semishady locations, not exposed to direct sunlight for too long periods.
It is advisable to grow this plant in the garden, since it does not suffer from cold.

Feed Lewisia pygmaea var. nevadensis : It is advisable to fertilize perennials using a slow-release fertilizer, to be placed on the soil; it is also possible to add some universal fertilizer to normal waterings, every 15-20 days, from March to October.