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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_recordOrange or brown pustules on leaf undersides
- fiber_manual_recordYellow spots on leaf tops
- fiber_manual_recordPremature leaf drop
help
Common causes in Lychnis
Caused by various Puccinia and Phragmidium species. Spreads via windborne spores in moist conditions.
healing
How to treat rust in Lychnis
Remove and destroy infected leaves. Apply copper or sulphur fungicide.
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Preventing rust in Lychnis
Avoid overhead watering. Space plants adequately. Clear debris.