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Cleome care requirements
water
Water regularly but allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; drought-tolerant once established
soil
Well-draining soil; adaptable to poor or sandy soil
light
Full sun to partial shade; blooms best with 6+ hours of direct sun
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Cleome
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Cleome
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Cleome
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Cleome
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.