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Carnation care requirements
water
Water moderately; keep soil moist but not saturated. Allow top inch to dry between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
soil
Well-draining, fertile soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH (6.5–7.5). Add compost or aged manure for best results.
light
Full sun, requiring 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for robust flowering and strong stems.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Carnation
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Carnation
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Carnation
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Carnation
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.