foliar

adjective

fo·li·ar ˈfō-lē-ər

: of, relating to, or applied to leaves

foliar sprays

foliar diseases

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Kidd suggests making a foliar spray by dissolving 1-2 tablespoons of epsom salts per gallon of water, then spraying it on the plants every four to six weeks. — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 22 Aug. 2026 To make a foliar spray with baking soda, mix 1½ tablespoons of baking soda and 3 tablespoons of organic horticultural oil or vegetable oil in a gallon of water. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026 Water wisely in the morning so annual foliage dries quickly to reduce the risk of foliar diseases. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 July 2026 How to Apply Epsom Salt to Your Plants Epsom salt can be applied as a soil drench (watered into the soil) or as a foliar spray (leaf spray). — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for foliar

Word History

Etymology

French foliaire, from Latin folium leaf + French -aire -ar

First Known Use

circa 1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foliar was circa 1859

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foliar bundle

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