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Ivy care requirements
water
Moderate when establishing. Drought tolerant once established.
soil
Any well-draining soil.
light
Full shade to full sun. Very adaptable.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Ivy
- fiber_manual_recordSmall, angular, water-soaked spots on leaves
- fiber_manual_recordSpots turning brown to black with a yellow halo
- fiber_manual_recordSpots merging into larger dead patches, causing leaf drop
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Common causes in Ivy
Caused by Pseudomonas or Xanthomonas bacteria that spread via splashing water and contaminated tools, favored by warm, humid conditions and overhead irrigation.
healing
How to treat bacterial leaf spot in Ivy
Remove and destroy affected leaves, avoid working with wet foliage, and apply copper-based bactericide to slow spread on valuable plants.
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Preventing bacterial leaf spot in Ivy
Water at the soil level rather than overhead, space plants for airflow, and use disease-free seed or transplants.