: of, relating to, or applied to leaves
foliar sprays
foliar diseases
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Water mums at the base of the plant so the foliage stays dry to prevent foliar diseases.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Mums are susceptible to foliar fungal diseases, and wet leaves worsen the problem.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2024
Just be realistic about expectations and don’t waste time trying to control the foliar diseases.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 1 July 2022
Use liquid fertilizer as a quick fix foliar spray for plants showing signs of nutrient deficiency.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2022
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Mums are susceptible to foliar fungal diseases, and wet leaves worsen the problem.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2024
Just be realistic about expectations and don’t waste time trying to control the foliar diseases.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 1 July 2022
Use liquid fertilizer as a quick fix foliar spray for plants showing signs of nutrient deficiency.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2022
See All Example Sentences for foliar
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“Foliar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foliar. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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