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Hypericum care requirements
water
Water regularly during first growing season to establish; drought-tolerant thereafter; moderate watering during dry spells maintains vigor
soil
Well-draining soil; tolerates poor to average soil but prefers fertile, humus-rich conditions; avoid waterlogged sites
light
Full sun to partial shade; requires at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight for best flowering and color
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Hypericum
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Hypericum
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Hypericum
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Hypericum
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.