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Wilting in Lemon Verbena
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A deciduous woody shrub prized for its intensely lemon-scented narrow leaves, which are excellent fresh or dried for tea, cooking, and aromatics
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Lemon Verbena care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to wilting in Lemon Verbena. Check each one as a potential cause.
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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.
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Temperature
Prefers warm conditions (65–75°F / 18–24°C); protect from frost and cold below 50°F (10°C).
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Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0; mix in compost or aged manure to improve organic matter.
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Symptoms to look for in Lemon Verbena
- fiber_manual_recordDrooping leaves and stems
- fiber_manual_recordSoft, limp foliage
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Common causes in Lemon Verbena
- fiber_manual_recordUnderwatering
- fiber_manual_recordOverwatering (root rot)
- fiber_manual_recordHeat stress
- fiber_manual_recordRoot-bound
- fiber_manual_recordDisease
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How to diagnose wilting in Lemon Verbena
Check soil: bone dry = underwatering. Wet + mushy roots = overwatering/root rot. Check temperature and pot size.
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How to treat wilting in Lemon Verbena
Water thoroughly if dry. Allow to dry and check roots if overwatered. Repot if root-bound.
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Preventing wilting in Lemon Verbena
Consistent watering routine. Appropriate pot size. Avoid extreme temperature fluctuations.