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Spiraea care requirements
water
Moderate watering; keep soil consistently moist during growing season; somewhat drought-tolerant once established
soil
Well-draining soil; tolerates poor, sandy, and clay soils; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH
light
Full sun to partial shade; flowers most abundantly in full sun; tolerates light shade
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Spiraea
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Spiraea
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Spiraea
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Spiraea
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.