Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs or glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite under glass
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pride of Tenerife · Echium simplex
Under glass grow in loam-based compost in full light. Water freely while in growth, sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in moderately fertile, freely-draining soil in a very sheltered, sunny, warm site. Protect from winter frosts in-situ using horticultural fleece
Generally disease-free
May be susceptible to slugs or glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite under glass
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