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Botrytis Blight in Chincherinchee
How to identify and treat botrytis blight in Chincherinchee.
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Chincherinchee care requirements
water
Water regularly during growing season; reduce water after foliage yellows; keep nearly dry during dormancy
soil
Well-draining soil; tolerates poor, sandy, or gritty soils; prefers neutral to slightly acidic pH
light
Full sun for 6+ hours daily; essential for robust flowering and compact growth
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Chincherinchee
- 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 Chincherinchee
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 Chincherinchee
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 Chincherinchee
Avoid overhead watering and overcrowding, water at soil level, deadhead spent flowers promptly, and ensure good ventilation, especially in humid weather.