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Poinsettia Problem Diagnostic Key - Symptoms / Cause

Plant Structure
Leaves
Bracts

Stems
Roots
Insects
Shipping Related Problems
Problems at the Consumer Level
Poor Root System
Roots Rotten
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Root substrate (medium) too wet (Irrigation)
Root substrate (medium) quality is poor
EC too high, often combined with periods of dryness
Insufficient fungicide drenches (especially Subdue)
Pots made of thin white or green plastic, so light can penetrate and inhibit root activity

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