White fungus on cephalotus pitcher exterior

White fungus on cephalotus pitcher exterior#421835

By davinstewart -  Tue Oct 11, 2022 2:05 pm
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- Tue Oct 11, 2022 2:05 pm #421835

I'm seeing occasional whispy white fungus on my 'Western Venom' cephalotus pitchers. It seems to be more prominent on pitchers that have fertilizer or prey in them.

Has anyone else seen this before? If so, have you found a decent fix?

I'm thinking about using a systemic fungicide like azoxystrobin on the plant but am not sure how well cephalotus tolerate that.

Thanks and please let me know,
Davin

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Re: White fungus on cephalotus pitcher exterior#421843

By ChefDean -  Tue Oct 11, 2022 2:40 pm
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- Tue Oct 11, 2022 2:40 pm #421843

Usually that wispy fuzz isn't an issue, as long as it stays wispy. Try increasing the airflow, that usually solves it. Chemicals only as a last resort.

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Re: White fungus on cephalotus pitcher exterior#421860

By hollyhock -  Tue Oct 11, 2022 7:45 pm
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- Tue Oct 11, 2022 7:45 pm #421860

If it's powdery mildew you will want to treat it and yes airflow is very important too. But don't ignore if it is mildew

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Re: White fungus on cephalotus pitcher exterior#421862

By Huntsmanshorn -  Tue Oct 11, 2022 7:57 pm
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- Tue Oct 11, 2022 7:57 pm #421862

I get this on one of my Cephs every once in a while. It usually starts out on the traps then spreads, then to the normal leaves, and then the plant starts to decline. I've let it continue for several months just to see what would happen, but I always chicken out before the plant dies and treat it with a systemic, so far the Ceph always bounces back quickly with no lingering harm done.

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Re: White fungus on cephalotus pitcher exterior#422623

By davinstewart -  Tue Oct 25, 2022 6:43 pm
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- Tue Oct 25, 2022 6:43 pm #422623

Thanks you! What did you use? I've got topicals but will need to pick up a systemic and want to make sure I get one that's compatible with the plant.

Huntsmanshorn wrote:I get this on one of my Cephs every once in a while. It usually starts out on the traps then spreads, then to the normal leaves, and then the plant starts to decline. I've let it continue for several months just to see what would happen, but I always chicken out before the plant dies and treat it with a systemic, so far the Ceph always bounces back quickly with no lingering harm done.

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"All cultivars were typicals at some point."

Re: White fungus on cephalotus pitcher exterior#422627

By davinstewart -  Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:24 pm
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- Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:24 pm #422627

Upon doing further research, it looks like the systemic fungicide of choice is BioAdvanced 708287 3-in-1 Insect Disease & Mite Control Spray a.k.a. Tebuconazole.

I just ordered some from Amazon and we'll see how it works out!

- Davin
"All cultivars were typicals at some point."

Re: White fungus on cephalotus pitcher exterior#422633

By Huntsmanshorn -  Tue Oct 25, 2022 11:03 pm
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- Tue Oct 25, 2022 11:03 pm #422633

davinstewart wrote: ↑Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:24 pm Upon doing further research, it looks like the systemic fungicide of choice is BioAdvanced 708287 3-in-1 Insect Disease & Mite Control Spray a.k.a. Tebuconazole.

I just ordered some from Amazon and we'll see how it works out!

Yup, good stuff. I have also used "Infuse" with good results.

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