moss phlox with Botrytis? Rare but Treatable
Phlox subulata
Botrytis on moss phlox: What to Know?
Botrytis on moss phlox (Phlox subulata) is a fungal condition with moderate severity. moss phlox has low susceptibility to this disease.
moss phlox is a easy-care plant.
Unlike most plants, moss phlox has natural resistance to Botrytis. Best treated with preventive measures rather than reactive treatment. Unlike bacterial infections, Botrytis on moss phlox can be managed with organic fungicides.
ðą How to Care for moss phlox to Prevent Botrytis?
ð§ How to Water
Water regularly during the first year to establish roots; thereafter, it is quite drought-tolerant and only needs supplemental water during extreme dry spells.
âïļ Lighting
This plant requires full sun to achieve its best flowering potential; too much shade will result in sparse blooms and leggy stems.
ðŠī Ideal Soil
Prefers gritty, alkaline to neutral soils; it performs exceptionally well in rocky or sandy slopes where drainage is fast.