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Leaf Spot in Zantedeschia
How to identify and treat leaf spot in Zantedeschia.
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Zantedeschia care requirements
water
Keep consistently moist; thrives in boggy soil or shallow water; reduce watering in dormancy
soil
Rich, organic, moisture-retentive soil; tolerates wet conditions better than most plants
light
Full sun to part shade; requires at least 6 hours of sunlight for optimal flowering
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Zantedeschia
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
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Common causes in Zantedeschia
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Zantedeschia
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Zantedeschia
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.