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Rodgersia care requirements
water
Keep soil consistently moist; tolerates wet conditions well; may wilt in drought but recovers with watering
soil
Rich, moist soil amended heavily with organic matter; prefers slightly acidic conditions
light
Partial shade to dappled sunlight; leaf color deepens with morning sun exposure; avoid hot afternoon sun
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Rodgersia
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Rodgersia
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Rodgersia
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Rodgersia
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.