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Stock care requirements
water
Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering in cool months
soil
Well-draining, fertile loam; pH 6.0–7.5; amend with compost or peat moss
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily); tolerates partial shade in hot climates
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Stock
- fiber_manual_recordGrey fuzzy mould on leaves, flowers, or fruit
- fiber_manual_recordBrown rotting tissue
- fiber_manual_recordCollapsed flowers
help
Common causes in Stock
Caused by Botrytis cinerea. Thrives in cool, humid conditions with poor air circulation.
healing
How to treat botrytis (grey mould) in Stock
Remove all affected tissue. Improve air flow. Apply fungicide.
shield
Preventing botrytis (grey mould) in Stock
Good air circulation. Remove dead plant material promptly. Avoid overhead watering.