Lewisia cotyledon - Cistanthe tweedyi

Treatments Lewisia cotyledon : Normally a pesticide treatment is applied at the beginning of spring, to prevent the growth of aphids; in the same period it is applied also a Bordeaux mixture treatment, against fungal diseases. Following treatments are applied only in case there is a presence of parasites. Acidophil plants often need greening fertilizers treatments, against the ferric chlorosis.

continental : Water the Lewisia cotyledon 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 Lewisia cotyledon 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 Lewisia cotyledon 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 : The Lewisia cotyledon prefers to be grown in half-darkness.
Grow the Lewisia cotyledon outside all year long; it is a rustic plant.

alpine : It prefers semishady locations, where it can receive few hours a day of sunlight.
This is a very rustic plant, that is grown in the garden all year long without any problem.

mediterranean : We suggest to place these plants in a semishady location for a balanced growth.
These plants are very rustic and survive in the garden also in case of long intense frosts.

Fertilization Lewisia cotyledon : Give some fertilizer during the vegetative period, dissolving it in normal waterings every 15-20 days, or mixing a slow-release fertilizer with the soil.