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Tulip

{Tulipa spp.}
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Boron deficiency in tulips

Symptoms of boron deficiency in tulips include:

  • Discolored petals, often with a central or marginal white patch
  • Stunted and easily breakable flowers and stems
  • Some browning in the bulbs

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