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Diascia care requirements
water
Keep soil consistently moist during growing season; reduce watering in winter dormancy
soil
Well-draining soil or potting mix with compost; prefers slightly acidic conditions
light
Full sun to partial shade; performs best with 5–6 hours of daily sunlight
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Diascia
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
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Common causes in Diascia
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Diascia
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Diascia
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.