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Leggy Growth in Calibrachoa
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Calibrachoa is a tender perennial often grown as an annual, featuring delicate petunia-like flowers in an extensive range of colors and patterns
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Calibrachoa care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to leggy growth in Calibrachoa. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Light
Full sun; requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering
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Fertiliser
Feed every 1–2 weeks with diluted liquid fertilizer or slow-release pellets
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Symptoms to look for in Calibrachoa
- fiber_manual_recordLong, weak, stretched stems
- fiber_manual_recordLarge gaps between leaves
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Common causes in Calibrachoa
- fiber_manual_recordInsufficient light
- fiber_manual_recordLack of pruning
- fiber_manual_recordSeasonal low light
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How to diagnose leggy growth in Calibrachoa
Plants lean towards light source or grow tall and thin in low light conditions.
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How to treat leggy growth in Calibrachoa
Move to brighter location. Prune to encourage bushy growth. Supplement with grow light.
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Preventing leggy growth in Calibrachoa
Provide adequate light. Regular pinching back of growing tips.