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Symptom Cause Solutions<br />

Leaves with spots; dead, dried<br />

areas; or powdery or rusty<br />

Wilty plants even though<br />

water is plenty<br />

Weak root system<br />

Tall plants; unproductive<br />

Drop flowers, buds<br />

Plant disease<br />

Resistant varieties; remove<br />

diseased plants; pesticides<br />

Salts<br />

Root damage<br />

Soil test<br />

Insects or nematodes<br />

damage<br />

Pesticides<br />

Poor drainage<br />

Add organic material or<br />

coarse sand<br />

Excessive shade Relocate to sunny area<br />

Excessive nitrogen<br />

Reduce application of<br />

nitrogen<br />

Hot, dry period Mulch, water<br />

Low night temperature<br />

Avoid planting too early in<br />

the season<br />

Overwatering or disease Stop watering; pesticides

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