Ideal Temperature for Spearleaf swampmallow
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Signs of Cold Stress in Spearleaf swampmallow
Symptoms
Spearleaf swampmallow tolerates cold well and flourishes optimally when temperatures exceed 70℉. In winter, maintain temperatures above 60℉. If temperatures drop below 50℉, while no immediate winter changes may be apparent, branches can become brittle and dry by spring, with no new growth emerging.
Solutions
In spring, remove any lifeless branches that have not produced fresh foliage.
Signs of Heat Stress in Spearleaf swampmallow
Symptoms
In summer, Spearleaf swampmallow should be maintained below 85℉. When temperatures surpass 90℉, the plant's leaves may lighten in hue, their tips might dry and shrivel, and the plant becomes more prone to sun damage.
Solutions
Remove the sun-damaged and desiccated portions. Relocate the plant to a spot offering protection from the midday and afternoon sun, or employ a shade cloth for cover. Water the plant in the morning and evening to maintain soil moisture.
