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Rust in Fireweed

How to identify and treat rust in Fireweed.

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Fireweed care requirements

water
Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist. Tolerates wet soils.
soil
Fertile, moist, well-draining soil. Adapts to poor soils.
light
Full sun to partial shade (4+ hours of sun preferred)
symptoms

Symptoms to look for in Fireweed

  • fiber_manual_recordOrange or brown pustules on leaf undersides
  • fiber_manual_recordYellow spots on leaf tops
  • fiber_manual_recordPremature leaf drop
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Common causes in Fireweed

Caused by various Puccinia and Phragmidium species. Spreads via windborne spores in moist conditions.

healing

How to treat rust in Fireweed

Remove and destroy infected leaves. Apply copper or sulphur fungicide.

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Preventing rust in Fireweed

Avoid overhead watering. Space plants adequately. Clear debris.

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