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Cyperus care requirements
water
Keep constantly wet or submerged; grows in 0–12 inches of standing water; very sensitive to drought
soil
Rich, organic, muddy soils; benefits from added peat or compost; tolerates poor drainage
light
Full sun; requires at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight for best form and growth
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Cyperus
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
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Common causes in Cyperus
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Cyperus
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Cyperus
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.