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Celosia care requirements
water
Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during growing season
soil
Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost or organic matter
light
Full sun; requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best color and bloom production
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Celosia
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
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Common causes in Celosia
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Celosia
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Celosia
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.