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Skimmia care requirements
water
Keep soil moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering slightly in winter
soil
Fertile, well-draining soil; tolerates slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0)
light
Shade to partial shade; tolerates deep shade and performs poorly in full sun
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Skimmia
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Skimmia
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Skimmia
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Skimmia
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.