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Snowdrop care requirements
water
Moderate moisture during growing season; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings after flowering
soil
Well-draining soil rich in organic matter; prefers slightly moist conditions in winter and spring
light
Partial shade to full sun; prefers dappled sunlight under deciduous trees
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Snowdrop
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing leaves on one side
- fiber_manual_recordBrown vascular tissue when stem cut
- fiber_manual_recordWilting despite adequate water
help
Common causes in Snowdrop
Caused by Fusarium oxysporum. Soil-borne pathogen that blocks water-conducting vessels.
healing
How to treat fusarium wilt in Snowdrop
No chemical cure. Remove and destroy infected plants. Solarise soil.
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Preventing fusarium wilt in Snowdrop
Resistant varieties. Crop rotation. Avoid wounding roots.