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Houseplants need to be spaced well apart so there’s air movement around them to deter botrytis (grey mould). Winter-flowering Cyclamen persicum prefer a cool position in good light and only water when the compost becomes dry on the surface. Avoid ge ing water onto the crown of its tuber which could cause rot. Circles of white powder on the surface of plant leaves are a sign of an a ack of powdery mildew. If left the fungus will spread across the whole leaf and eventually the leaf will drop off. Help prevent this fungus a acking leaves by opening windows on sunny days to keep air movement around plants. Plants which are just coming into flower such as schlumbergera (Christmas