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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_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Ivy
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Ivy
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
shield
Preventing leaf spot in Ivy
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.