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.
🌱 How to Care for Lipstick Plant to Prevent Grey Mould?
💧 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.
☀️ 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.
🪴 Ideal Soil
Use a well-draining, organic-rich mix -- equal parts peat moss, perlite, and orchid bark mimics its natural epiphytic habitat.