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Gardening & Landscaping in the Low Desert
Temperature Induced Nutrient Deficiency
in the Low Desert

PLANTS MOST SUSCEPTIBLE: Eucalyptus, etc.
SYMPTOMS:
Growth which is normally green becomes purple or red
CAUSES:
Cold weather prevents the uptake of nutrients
MANAGEMENT:
Self correcting as the temperature warms

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Temperature Induced Nutrient Deficiency in the Low Desert

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Last UpdatedJune 9, 1998
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