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Rose care requirements
water
Deeply 1–2 times per week at the base. Never overhead.
soil
Rich, fertile, well-draining soil. pH 6.0–6.5.
light
Full sun — 6+ hours.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Rose
Bright orange, powdery pustules on the undersides of leaves, with corresponding yellow spots on the upper surface, often leading to leaf drop in severe cases.
help
Common causes in Rose
Rust spreads via wind-blown spores and is favoured by damp foliage, particularly in humid conditions or when leaves stay wet from overhead watering or dew.
healing
How to treat rust in Rose
Remove and destroy infected leaves immediately, and apply a fungicide labelled for rust if the infection is spreading through the plant.
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Preventing rust in Rose
Water at the soil level rather than overhead, ensure good airflow around plants, and clear fallen leaves each autumn since spores overwinter in debris.