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Lamium care requirements
water
Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water regularly during establishment and summer drought; reduce in winter when dormant
soil
Humus-rich, well-draining soil with organic matter incorporated. Tolerates poor soil but performs best with moderate fertility
light
Partial to full shade (2-4 hours of indirect light); shade essential in warm climates. Tolerates deep shade; variegation is more pronounced in brighter conditions
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Lamium
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Lamium
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Lamium
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Lamium
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.