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Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera ludwigiae)

This fungal pathogen thrives in high humidity and poor air circulation around the dense foliage of Asiatic lilies. It creates a characteristic white, flour-like coating on leaves and stems, which can eventually lead to leaf senescence.

Very Common

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How to confirm: Check if the white patches appear as a dusty coating that can be rubbed off with your finger.

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1 Apply an organic fungicide to eliminate the existing fungal spores and prevent further spread across the foliage.

Bonide Captain Jack's Copper Fungicide 32 oz

0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic

$12

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2 Improve air circulation around the lily stems and prune away heavily infected leaves to reduce humidity levels around the plant.

3 Avoid overhead watering, which can spread spores, and instead water at the base of the plant to keep leaves dry.

Chapin 48000 0.5G Watering Can

2.3 L • Recycled Plastic

$12

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Spider Mite Infestation

A heavy population of two-spotted spider mites can cause fine, silvery-white stippling or a dusty appearance on the underside of the lily leaves. This is often accompanied by much finer webbing between the leaf surfaces.

Common

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How to confirm: Hold a white piece of paper underneath a leaf and tap it to see if tiny moving specks fall off.

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1 Apply an organic insecticide/miticide spray to the undersides of the leaves to eliminate the spider mite population and destroy eggs.

Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz

0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic

$10

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2 Use yellow sticky traps to capture adult mites and monitor for any remaining infestation.

Super Ninja Fungus Gnat Traps - 30 Pack

30 pcs

$7

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3 Prune and dispose of heavily infested or dead foliage to prevent the mites from spreading to healthy parts of the plant.

Fiskars 5/8" Bypass Pruning Shears

Cutting Tools

$13

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Botrytis Blight (Early Stage)

While typically causing brown rot, early stages of Botrytis can manifest as pale or grayish-white patches on the lily petals or leaf edges in very humid conditions. This fungus attacks tender tissue during periods of moisture retention.

Common

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How to confirm: Inspect the flower buds and petal edges for any signs of soft, mushy decay following the white discoloration.

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1 Apply an organic fungicide to the affected petals and leaves to halt the spread of the fungal spores.

Bonide Captain Jack's Copper Fungicide 32 oz

0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic

$12

In Stock

2 Improve air circulation around the lilies and reduce humidity by avoiding overhead watering, which keeps the plant tissue dry.

3 Prune and carefully dispose of any heavily infected plant material to prevent the blight from spreading to healthy lilies.