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Tigridia care requirements
water
Moderate watering during growing season; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering once foliage begins to yellow in autumn
soil
Well-draining, fertile soil; add compost or peat moss to improve structure and water retention
light
Full sun; requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight for optimal flowering
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Tigridia
- 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 Tigridia
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 Tigridia
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 Tigridia
Avoid overhead watering and overcrowding, water at soil level, deadhead spent flowers promptly, and ensure good ventilation, especially in humid weather.