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Leggy Growth in Lamium
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A semi-evergreen groundcover with attractive variegated or silvered foliage and dainty pink, purple, or white tubular flowers blooming in spring and early summer
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Lamium care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to leggy growth in Lamium. Check each one as a potential cause.
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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
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Fertiliser
Light feeder; apply balanced granular fertilizer or compost in spring. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes soft foliage susceptible to slugs
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Symptoms to look for in Lamium
- fiber_manual_recordLong, weak, stretched stems
- fiber_manual_recordLarge gaps between leaves
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Common causes in Lamium
- fiber_manual_recordInsufficient light
- fiber_manual_recordLack of pruning
- fiber_manual_recordSeasonal low light
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How to diagnose leggy growth in Lamium
Plants lean towards light source or grow tall and thin in low light conditions.
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How to treat leggy growth in Lamium
Move to brighter location. Prune to encourage bushy growth. Supplement with grow light.
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Preventing leggy growth in Lamium
Provide adequate light. Regular pinching back of growing tips.