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Sidalcea care requirements
water
Moderate; water regularly during growth and flowering, then reduce watering once established; drought-tolerant
soil
Well-draining, fertile loam; tolerates poor soil but prefers slightly sandy conditions
light
Full sun to partial shade; prefers 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Sidalcea
- fiber_manual_recordOrange or brown pustules on leaf undersides
- fiber_manual_recordYellow spots on leaf tops
- fiber_manual_recordPremature leaf drop
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Common causes in Sidalcea
Caused by various Puccinia and Phragmidium species. Spreads via windborne spores in moist conditions.
healing
How to treat rust in Sidalcea
Remove and destroy infected leaves. Apply copper or sulphur fungicide.
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Preventing rust in Sidalcea
Avoid overhead watering. Space plants adequately. Clear debris.