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Root Rot in Lavender (Shrub)
How to identify and treat root rot in Lavender (Shrub).
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Lavender (Shrub) care requirements
water
Low. Drought-tolerant once established.
soil
Sandy, alkaline, free-draining.
light
Full sun.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Lavender (Shrub)
Roots and lower stems turn mushy and dark, with foliage greying, wilting, and dropping despite the shrub's usual toughness.
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Common causes in Lavender (Shrub)
The fungi behind root rot need consistently moist soil, which landscaping irrigation can easily provide even though established Lavender shrubs need almost none once settled in.
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How to treat root rot in Lavender (Shrub)
Remove the shrub, cut away affected roots, and replant in a well-draining raised bed separate from other irrigation.
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Preventing root rot in Lavender (Shrub)
Establish Lavender in dedicated well-draining beds, and reduce or eliminate irrigation once the shrub is established.