Troubleshooting
Apricot Bouquet gloxinia problems — and how to fix them
Apricot Bouquet gloxinia (Sinningia 'Apricot Bouquet') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Botrytis (grey mould) on flowers
High humidity combined with poor air circulation causes grey mould on spent blooms. Remove faded flowers promptly and ensure adequate ventilation around the plant.
Leaf curl and tip burn
Usually caused by low humidity or fluoride in tap water. Use filtered or rain water and increase ambient humidity. Fluoride salt build-up can also be leached by periodic thorough watering-through.
Mealy bugs in leaf axils
Mealy bugs hide at the base of leaves and in the growing centre. Inspect regularly and treat with a cotton swab dipped in 70% isopropyl alcohol, followed by a systemic insecticidal soap drench for persistent cases.
Prevent apricot bouquet gloxinia problems before they start
Most apricot bouquet gloxinia issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for apricot bouquet gloxinia in general rather than its problems? Read the full apricot bouquet gloxinia care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Apricot Bouquet gloxinia problems — FAQ
Why is my apricot bouquet gloxinia botrytis (grey mould) on flowers?
High humidity combined with poor air circulation causes grey mould on spent blooms. Remove faded flowers promptly and ensure adequate ventilation around the plant.
Why is my apricot bouquet gloxinia leaf curl and tip burn?
Usually caused by low humidity or fluoride in tap water. Use filtered or rain water and increase ambient humidity. Fluoride salt build-up can also be leached by periodic thorough watering-through.
Why is my apricot bouquet gloxinia mealy bugs in leaf axils?
Mealy bugs hide at the base of leaves and in the growing centre. Inspect regularly and treat with a cotton swab dipped in 70% isopropyl alcohol, followed by a systemic insecticidal soap drench for persistent cases.