Evergreen candytuft with Grey Mould? Rare but Treatable
Iberis sempervirens
Grey Mould on Evergreen candytuft: What to Know?
Grey Mould on Evergreen candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is a fungal condition with moderate severity. Evergreen candytuft has low susceptibility to this disease.
Evergreen candytuft is a easy-care plant.
Unlike most plants, Evergreen candytuft has natural resistance to Grey Mould. Best treated with preventive measures rather than reactive treatment. Unlike bacterial infections, Grey Mould on Evergreen candytuft can be managed with organic fungicides.
ðą How to Care for Evergreen candytuft to Prevent Grey Mould?
ð§ How to Water
Water regularly in the first season. Once established it is drought tolerant: water only when the soil is dry a few centimetres down. Avoid soggy soil and overhead watering, which lead to crown rot and leaf diseases.
âïļ Lighting
Full sun, 6 hours or more of direct light, gives the most flowers. It tolerates light shade but blooms less.
ðŠī Ideal Soil
Well-drained, moderately fertile soil, neutral to alkaline (pH about 6-8). It copes with poor, chalky, sandy or loamy soil, but not with wet or poorly drained ground, especially in winter.