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Gazania care requirements
water
Water regularly during growing season; reduce in winter. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Once established, quite drought-tolerant.
soil
Well-draining sandy loam or potting mix with added perlite. Tolerates poor and sandy soils well.
light
Full sun required; minimum 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Flowers may not open without sufficient light.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Gazania
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Gazania
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Gazania
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
shield
Preventing leaf spot in Gazania
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.