Lipstick Plant with Grey Mould: Prevention & Cure
Aeschynanthus
Grey Mould on Lipstick Plant: What to Know?
Grey Mould on Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus) is a fungal condition with moderate severity. Lipstick Plant has moderate susceptibility to this disease.
Lipstick Plant is a medium-care plant. As an indoor plant, ensure good ventilation to aid recovery.
Unlike bacterial infections, Grey Mould on Lipstick Plant can be managed with organic fungicides.
ðą How to Care for Lipstick Plant to Prevent Grey Mould?
ð§ How to Water
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 5-7 days; never let the pot sit in standing water, as soggy soil quickly leads to root rot.
âïļ Lighting
Place near an east- or north-facing window, or a few feet back from a south/west-facing one -- bright indirect light encourages blooming, but direct sun scorches the leaves.
ðŠī Ideal Soil
Use a well-draining, organic-rich mix -- equal parts peat moss, perlite, and orchid bark mimics its natural epiphytic habitat.