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Phygelius care requirements
water
Moderate water; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce watering in winter
soil
Well-draining, fertile soil; tolerates poor to moderate soil fertility
light
Full sun to partial shade; 6+ hours of direct sunlight for best flowering
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Phygelius
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Phygelius
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Phygelius
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Phygelius
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.