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Tigridia care requirements
water
Moderate watering during growing season; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering once foliage begins to yellow in autumn
soil
Well-draining, fertile soil; add compost or peat moss to improve structure and water retention
light
Full sun; requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight for optimal flowering
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Tigridia
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
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Common causes in Tigridia
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Tigridia
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Tigridia
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.