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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tower of jewels · Echium wildpretii
Under glass, grow in a loam-based potting compost (John Innes Number 3) in full light. Water freely when in growth, sparingly in winter. Outdoors, grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from winter frost in situ with horticultural fleece
Generally disease-free
May be susceptible to slugs or glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite under glass
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