Plant in well-drained, acidic soil that does not contain too much phosphorus. They respond to the use of slow-release fertilizer, but on the whole do not require much in the way of supplementary feeding unless grown in large pots. They are cool-season growers, putting on most growth in early spring and autumn.

How do you take care of a restios?

Under glass all restios should be grown in a loam based potting compost in full sunlight. They dislike high levels of humidity so water and feed moderately in the growing season and sparingly in winter. Outside they grow best in moderately fertile acidic soil with good drainage in full sun.

How do restios grow?

This species must be grown in full sun, prefers a well-drained soil and plenty of air movement. The plants adapt to a large variety of soil types. The best time for planting restios is at the beginning of the rainy season, as the plants need regular watering during the first six weeks to two months after planting.