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Galangal care requirements
water
Keep soil consistently moist during growing season; allow slight drying between waterings
soil
Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost; pH 6.0–7.0
light
Partial shade; prefers 3–5 hours of indirect sunlight
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Galangal
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Galangal
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Galangal
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Galangal
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.