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Leggy Growth in Pansy

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Pansies are cheerful cool-weather annuals with distinctive face-like flowers

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Pansy care requirements

These care conditions are most relevant to leggy growth in Pansy. Check each one as a potential cause.

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Light
Full sun to partial shade.
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Fertiliser
Liquid feed every 2 weeks.
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Symptoms to look for in Pansy

  • fiber_manual_recordLong, weak, stretched stems
  • fiber_manual_recordLarge gaps between leaves
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Common causes in Pansy

  • fiber_manual_recordInsufficient light
  • fiber_manual_recordLack of pruning
  • fiber_manual_recordSeasonal low light
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How to diagnose leggy growth in Pansy

Plants lean towards light source or grow tall and thin in low light conditions.

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How to treat leggy growth in Pansy

Move to brighter location. Prune to encourage bushy growth. Supplement with grow light.

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Preventing leggy growth in Pansy

Provide adequate light. Regular pinching back of growing tips.

Other Pansy problems