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Leggy Growth in Nasturtium
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Nasturtium is a vibrant annual flower with round leaves and bright orange, red, or yellow blooms that bloom prolifically throughout summer
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Nasturtium care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to leggy growth in Nasturtium. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Light
Full sun to partial shade; prefers 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily
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Fertiliser
Light feeding; too much nitrogen reduces flowering; feed every 3–4 weeks with balanced fertilizer
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Symptoms to look for in Nasturtium
- fiber_manual_recordLong, weak, stretched stems
- fiber_manual_recordLarge gaps between leaves
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Common causes in Nasturtium
- fiber_manual_recordInsufficient light
- fiber_manual_recordLack of pruning
- fiber_manual_recordSeasonal low light
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How to diagnose leggy growth in Nasturtium
Plants lean towards light source or grow tall and thin in low light conditions.
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How to treat leggy growth in Nasturtium
Move to brighter location. Prune to encourage bushy growth. Supplement with grow light.
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Preventing leggy growth in Nasturtium
Provide adequate light. Regular pinching back of growing tips.