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Geum care requirements
water
Moderate; water regularly during growing season, reduce in winter. Prefers evenly moist but not waterlogged soil
soil
Well-draining, fertile soil; add grit or sand to improve drainage in heavy soils
light
Full sun; requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for best flowering
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Geum
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Geum
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Geum
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Geum
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.