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Ligularia care requirements
water
Keep consistently moist to wet; prefers boggy conditions and requires regular watering, especially during dry spells
soil
Rich, moisture-retentive soil with high organic matter content; tolerates poor drainage well
light
Partial shade to dappled sunlight; avoid full sun which can scorch leaves and cause wilting
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Ligularia
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
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Common causes in Ligularia
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Ligularia
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Ligularia
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.