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Petunia care requirements
water
Regularly — containers need daily watering in heat.
soil
Well-draining, fertile potting mix.
light
Full sun — minimum 6 hours.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Petunia
- fiber_manual_recordGrey fuzzy mould on leaves, flowers, or fruit
- fiber_manual_recordBrown rotting tissue
- fiber_manual_recordCollapsed flowers
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Common causes in Petunia
Caused by Botrytis cinerea. Thrives in cool, humid conditions with poor air circulation.
healing
How to treat botrytis (grey mould) in Petunia
Remove all affected tissue. Improve air flow. Apply fungicide.
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Preventing botrytis (grey mould) in Petunia
Good air circulation. Remove dead plant material promptly. Avoid overhead watering.