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Botrytis Blight in Regal Lily
How to identify and treat botrytis blight in Regal Lily.
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Regal Lily care requirements
water
Water regularly during growing season, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce after flowering
soil
Well-draining soil is essential; amend with compost or sand if soil is heavy clay; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH
light
Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best flowering; tolerates partial shade
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Regal Lily
- 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 Regal Lily
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 Regal Lily
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 Regal Lily
Avoid overhead watering and overcrowding, water at soil level, deadhead spent flowers promptly, and ensure good ventilation, especially in humid weather.