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Feverfew care requirements
water
Moderate watering; allow soil to dry between waterings once established. Fairly drought-tolerant.
soil
Well-draining soil; tolerates poor, rocky, or sandy soil; neutral to slightly alkaline pH (6.5–7.5) preferred.
light
Full sun to partial shade (5–8 hours of sunlight); tolerates shade but produces more flowers in bright conditions.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Feverfew
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Feverfew
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Feverfew
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
shield
Preventing leaf spot in Feverfew
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.