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Botrytis Blight in Green Ixia
How to identify and treat botrytis blight in Green Ixia.
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Green Ixia care requirements
water
Moderate during growth; water regularly but allow soil to dry between waterings; reduce water after flowering; keep dry during dormancy
soil
Well-draining sandy loam or gritty soil; very free-draining conditions essential to prevent corm rot
light
Full sun (6+ hours daily); essential for flower development and vibrant color expression
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Green Ixia
- 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 Green Ixia
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 Green Ixia
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 Green Ixia
Avoid overhead watering and overcrowding, water at soil level, deadhead spent flowers promptly, and ensure good ventilation, especially in humid weather.