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Viburnum care requirements
water
Moderate watering; keep soil consistently moist during growing season, reduce in winter
soil
Fertile, well-draining soil; adaptable to most soil types including slightly alkaline soils
light
Full sun to partial shade; prefers at least 4 hours of direct sunlight for best flowering
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Viburnum
- fiber_manual_recordGrey fuzzy mould on leaves, flowers, or fruit
- fiber_manual_recordBrown rotting tissue
- fiber_manual_recordCollapsed flowers
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Common causes in Viburnum
Caused by Botrytis cinerea. Thrives in cool, humid conditions with poor air circulation.
healing
How to treat botrytis (grey mould) in Viburnum
Remove all affected tissue. Improve air flow. Apply fungicide.
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Preventing botrytis (grey mould) in Viburnum
Good air circulation. Remove dead plant material promptly. Avoid overhead watering.