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Alyssum care requirements
water
Water moderately; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Drought-tolerant once established. Reduce watering in cool months.
soil
Well-draining soil; tolerates poor to average fertility. pH 6.0–7.5. Sandy or loamy soils preferred.
light
Full sun to light shade (4–8 hours sun daily). Blooms best with ample sunlight; shade slightly reduces flowering in hot climates.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Alyssum
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Alyssum
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Alyssum
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
shield
Preventing leaf spot in Alyssum
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.