Matteuccia struthiopteris - Ostrich fern

Adversity Matteuccia struthiopteris : Apply a precautionary fungicide Bordeaux mixture treatment at the end of winter, when the buds are not grown yet; during the year we can apply pesticide treatments, but only in case there is an effective presence of parasites on the plant.

continental : We suggest occasional waterings, specially during the cold season, during which we can also suspend watering. On the contrary, when there are high temperatures, water only when the soil is very dry, trying to dampen it deeply.

alpine : The Matteuccia struthiopteris does not need big amounts of water; if it is grown outside the water from the rains is enough, even though it can be necessary to water occasionally during spring and summer, watering the soil deeply. In winter we can suspend watering.

mediterranean : From March to October waterings will be rather regular, but only when the soil has been completely dry for few days; during the rest of the year we can water only occasionally or avoid to give water.

continental : We suggest to place these plants in a semishady location.
The Matteuccia struthiopteris 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 Matteuccia struthiopteris 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 Matteuccia struthiopteris : These plants shall be fertilized regularly, adding some universal fertilizer to normal waterings, every 15-20 days; during coldest months decrease fertilizings, providing them every 30-40 days.