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Botrytis Blight in Aglaonema Silver Bay
How to identify and treat botrytis blight in Aglaonema Silver Bay.
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Aglaonema Silver Bay care requirements
water
Water when top 1.5 inches of soil feels dry; reduce watering in winter months
soil
Well-draining potting soil with peat moss and perlite; avoid heavy clay soils
light
Low to bright indirect light; highly adaptable but prefers moderate indirect light for best appearance
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Aglaonema Silver Bay
- fiber_manual_recordFuzzy grey-brown mould on flowers, leaves, or stems
- fiber_manual_recordWater-soaked spots that turn brown and mushy
- fiber_manual_recordBlighted flower buds that fail to open
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Common causes in Aglaonema Silver Bay
Caused by the fungus Botrytis cinerea (grey mould), which thrives in cool, humid conditions with poor air circulation, often spreading rapidly on damaged or ageing plant tissue.
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How to treat botrytis blight in Aglaonema Silver Bay
Remove and destroy all affected plant material immediately, improve airflow around the plant, and apply a fungicide labelled for Botrytis if the infection is spreading.
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Preventing botrytis blight in Aglaonema Silver Bay
Avoid overhead watering and overcrowding, water at soil level, deadhead spent flowers promptly, and ensure good ventilation, especially in humid weather.