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Root Rot in Lemon Verbena
How to identify and treat root rot in Lemon Verbena.
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Lemon Verbena care requirements
water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season; reduce watering in winter or dormancy. Allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings.
soil
Well-draining, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0; mix in compost or aged manure to improve organic matter.
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily); tolerates partial shade but flowering and fragrance are best in bright conditions.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Lemon Verbena
- fiber_manual_recordBrown, mushy roots
- fiber_manual_recordWilting despite moist soil
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing leaves
- fiber_manual_recordFoul odour
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Common causes in Lemon Verbena
Caused by Pythium, Phytophthora, or Fusarium species in waterlogged conditions.
healing
How to treat root rot in Lemon Verbena
Remove plant, trim rotted roots, treat with hydrogen peroxide, repot in fresh well-draining soil.
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Preventing root rot in Lemon Verbena
Never overwater. Ensure drainage. Avoid compacted soil.