Dwarf Lilyturf Prone to Anthracnose: How to Protect

Anthracnose on Dwarf Lilyturf: What to Know?

Anthracnose on Dwarf Lilyturf (Ophiopogon) is a fungal condition with moderate severity. Dwarf Lilyturf has high susceptibility to this disease. Colletotrichum liriopes is a fungus that causes anthracnose on Liriope (often used as edging or groundcover). It thrives in warm, humid weather and spreads by splashing water, tight plant spacing, and...

Dwarf Lilyturf is a easy-care plant. As an indoor plant, ensure good ventilation to aid recovery.

Dwarf Lilyturf is highly susceptible to Anthracnose, unlike most plants in the same family. Unlike bacterial infections, Anthracnose on Dwarf Lilyturf can be managed with organic fungicides.

• ✓ Start with healthy divisions and avoid poorly drained spots.
• ✓ Water at soil level and keep foliage as dry as possible.
• ✓ Give plants room to breathe and divide clumps every few years.
• ✓ Remove and bin infected debris and avoid composting during active disease.
• ✓ Use steady, moderate feeding and avoid heavy nitrogen that promotes soft growth.
• ✓ Clean tools and footwear between beds.
• ✓ During warm, humid periods in gardens with a history of anthracnose, consider preventive sprays.