Why does your Hippeastrum Red Peacock have tiny black flies? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
These tiny flies breed in the moist organic matter of the potting soil. Their larvae feed on the fine root hairs of the Hippeastrum, which can weaken the bulb's ability to support large red blooms.
Hippeastrum bulbs are highly susceptible to rot if the medium remains saturated. Persistent dampness creates the perfect breeding ground for fungus gnats and can lead to secondary fungal decay in the bulb.
If using a heavy compost-based mix, the breakdown of organic material attracts scavengers and flies. High nitrogen release from decomposing matter can also attract various small dipterans.
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