Lobelia siphilitica

Pests Lobelia siphilitica : The treatments are applied only in case there is an effective presence of parasites on the plant, using specific products. We suggest to avoid any treatment during bloom, which can injure pollinating insects.

continental : Waterings for the Lobelia siphilitica 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 : It is advisable to grow this plant in a very sunny place.
The Lobelia siphilitica does not tolerate temperatures below zero; therefore in autumn cover them with frost cloth, or replace them to a sheltered place if possible.

alpine : It is advisable to grow this plant to direct sunlight all year long.
Avoid to expose the Lobelia siphilitica to the frost; in autumn place them in a sheltered location or in the greenhouse or replace them in the house.

mediterranean : It is advisable to grow these plants in a very sunny location.
We suggest to grow the Lobelia siphilitica in a sheltered place away from frost; it is also possible to cover the aerial part with frost cloth during winter.

Fertilize Lobelia siphilitica : It is advisable to mix with annual plants soil some slow-release fertilizer, to ensure the plants a constant source of mineral salts.