Lolly Bush with Grey Mould? Rare but Treatable
Clerodendrum floribundum
Grey Mould on Lolly Bush: What to Know?
Grey Mould on Lolly Bush (Clerodendrum floribundum) is a fungal condition with moderate severity. Lolly Bush has low susceptibility to this disease.
Lolly Bush is a easy-care plant.
Unlike most plants, Lolly Bush has natural resistance to Grey Mould. Best treated with preventive measures rather than reactive treatment. Unlike bacterial infections, Grey Mould on Lolly Bush can be managed with organic fungicides.
🌱 How to Care for Lolly Bush to Prevent Grey Mould?
💧 How to Water
Keep soil lightly moist during active growth; allow the top couple of centimetres to dry between waterings to prevent root rot.
☀️ Lighting
Prefers full sun to partial shade; 6-8 hours of direct light encourages the best flowering.
🪴 Ideal Soil
Well-draining soil rich in organic matter, pH 6.0-7.0; tolerates sandy to clay soils as long as drainage is good.
Frequently asked questions
Can Grey Mould kill my Lolly Bush?
Is Grey Mould contagious to other plants near Lolly Bush?
Sources & References
- Clerodendrum floribundum - Wikipedia
- Clerodendrum floribundum (Lolly Bush) - Society for Kimberley Indigenous Plants and Animals
- Lolly Bush (Clerodendrum floribundum) - Botanical Realm
- Clerodendrum floribundum | lolly bush - RHS
- Clerodendrum Clerodendrum Pests and Problems - Folia
- Clerodendrums (Clerodendrum) Plant Care Guide - Plantiary