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Botrytis Blight in Venus Flytrap
How to identify and treat botrytis blight in Venus Flytrap.
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Venus Flytrap care requirements
water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; water when top inch of soil feels slightly dry. Use distilled water or rainwater as the plant is sensitive to minerals in tap water.
soil
Well-draining, acidic soil mixture with pH 4.0-5.0; use a blend of peat moss, sand, and perlite or sphagnum moss.
light
Bright, indirect light for 12-14 hours daily; prefers south or west-facing windows. Can tolerate some direct morning sun but avoid intense afternoon rays.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Venus Flytrap
- 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 Venus Flytrap
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 Venus Flytrap
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 Venus Flytrap
Avoid overhead watering and overcrowding, water at soil level, deadhead spent flowers promptly, and ensure good ventilation, especially in humid weather.