Literally, termination of water supply. It refers to shortfall of water in a pot. ”Mizugire” causes leaves to wither or fall and branches to die. And finally, the tree itself will die. To cope with the phenomenon, irrigation is effective to restore the tree’s health at an early stage of ”mizugire.” But if symptoms from the phenomenon get worse, growers need to put the tree in the shade, give water, and continue moistening its leaves with water, and try to restore the tree’s health.

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