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Gloxinia care requirements
water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; use room-temperature water and avoid wetting foliage to prevent spotting
soil
Well-draining, humus-rich soil; use a mix of peat moss, perlite, and potting soil
light
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun which can scorch leaves and flowers
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Gloxinia
- 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 Gloxinia
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 Gloxinia
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 Gloxinia
Avoid overhead watering and overcrowding, water at soil level, deadhead spent flowers promptly, and ensure good ventilation, especially in humid weather.