Purple Pitcher Plant with Grey Mould: Prevention & Cure
Sarracenia purpurea
Grey Mould on Purple Pitcher Plant: What to Know?
Grey Mould on Purple Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia purpurea) is a fungal condition with moderate severity. Purple Pitcher Plant has moderate susceptibility to this disease.
Purple Pitcher Plant is a medium-care plant. As an indoor plant, ensure good ventilation to aid recovery.
Unlike bacterial infections, Grey Mould on Purple Pitcher Plant can be managed with organic fungicides.
ðą How to Care for Purple Pitcher Plant to Prevent Grey Mould?
ð§ How to Water
Keep the pot standing in about 2cm (1in) of distilled or rainwater at all times; never allow the soil to dry out and never use tap or softened water.
âïļ Lighting
Provide 4-6+ hours of full sun daily; strong light brings out the deep red-purple pitcher coloration.
ðŠī Ideal Soil
Use a 2:1 mix of sphagnum peat moss and lime-free horticultural sand or perlite; never add fertilizer or standard potting soil.