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Botrytis Blight in Striped Squill
How to identify and treat botrytis blight in Striped Squill.
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Striped Squill care requirements
water
Water moderately during growing season and flowering; minimal water needed after dormancy; drought-tolerant when established
soil
Well-draining soil essential; tolerates sandy, gravelly, or chalky soils; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH
light
Full sun to partial shade; prefers at least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight for best flowering
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Striped Squill
- 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 Striped Squill
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 Striped Squill
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 Striped Squill
Avoid overhead watering and overcrowding, water at soil level, deadhead spent flowers promptly, and ensure good ventilation, especially in humid weather.