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Wilting 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 wilting in Calibrachoa. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Water
Water regularly when top inch of soil is dry; container plants may need daily watering in hot weather
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Temperature
Thrives in warm conditions between 60–85°F; frost-sensitive
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Soil
Light, well-draining potting mix with added perlite or sand for drainage
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Symptoms to look for in Calibrachoa
- fiber_manual_recordDrooping leaves and stems
- fiber_manual_recordSoft, limp foliage
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Common causes in Calibrachoa
- fiber_manual_recordUnderwatering
- fiber_manual_recordOverwatering (root rot)
- fiber_manual_recordHeat stress
- fiber_manual_recordRoot-bound
- fiber_manual_recordDisease
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How to diagnose wilting in Calibrachoa
Check soil: bone dry = underwatering. Wet + mushy roots = overwatering/root rot. Check temperature and pot size.
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How to treat wilting in Calibrachoa
Water thoroughly if dry. Allow to dry and check roots if overwatered. Repot if root-bound.
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Preventing wilting in Calibrachoa
Consistent watering routine. Appropriate pot size. Avoid extreme temperature fluctuations.