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Lychnis care requirements
water
Drought-tolerant once established; water moderately during establishment and growth; minimize watering to encourage hardiness
soil
Well-draining, poor to moderately fertile soil; tolerates sandy, gravelly soil; prefers neutral to slightly alkaline pH (6.5–7.5)
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily); tolerates partial shade in hot climates but flowers best in full sun
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Lychnis
- fiber_manual_recordBrown, mushy roots
- fiber_manual_recordWilting despite moist soil
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing leaves
- fiber_manual_recordFoul odour
help
Common causes in Lychnis
Caused by Pythium, Phytophthora, or Fusarium species in waterlogged conditions.
healing
How to treat root rot in Lychnis
Remove plant, trim rotted roots, treat with hydrogen peroxide, repot in fresh well-draining soil.
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Preventing root rot in Lychnis
Never overwater. Ensure drainage. Avoid compacted soil.