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Botrytis Blight in Syngonium Pink Allusion

How to identify and treat botrytis blight in Syngonium Pink Allusion.

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Syngonium Pink Allusion care requirements

water
Keep soil evenly moist during growing season; reduce frequency in winter
soil
Airy, well-draining mix containing peat moss, perlite, and compost
light
Bright, indirect light to maintain pink coloration; low light reduces color intensity
symptoms

Symptoms to look for in Syngonium Pink Allusion

  • 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 Syngonium Pink Allusion

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 Syngonium Pink Allusion

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 Syngonium Pink Allusion

Avoid overhead watering and overcrowding, water at soil level, deadhead spent flowers promptly, and ensure good ventilation, especially in humid weather.