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Bacopa care requirements
water
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; water when surface feels dry to touch
soil
Lightweight, well-draining potting mix; benefits from added peat moss or compost
light
Partial shade to full sun; prefers 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Bacopa
- 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 Bacopa
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 Bacopa
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 Bacopa
Avoid overhead watering and overcrowding, water at soil level, deadhead spent flowers promptly, and ensure good ventilation, especially in humid weather.