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Freesia care requirements
water
Moderate; water during active growth and blooming; reduce water after flowering; keep mostly dry during dormancy
soil
Well-draining sandy loam; light, gritty soil prevents corm rot; add sand or perlite to heavy soils
light
Full sun (6+ hours daily); bright light ensures strong blooms and better scent
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Freesia
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing leaves on one side
- fiber_manual_recordBrown vascular tissue when stem cut
- fiber_manual_recordWilting despite adequate water
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Common causes in Freesia
Caused by Fusarium oxysporum. Soil-borne pathogen that blocks water-conducting vessels.
healing
How to treat fusarium wilt in Freesia
No chemical cure. Remove and destroy infected plants. Solarise soil.
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Preventing fusarium wilt in Freesia
Resistant varieties. Crop rotation. Avoid wounding roots.