Troubleshooting
Buddleja 'Lo and Behold Blue Chip' problems — and how to fix them
Buddleja 'Lo and Behold Blue Chip' (Buddleja davidii 'Tobudchip' (Blue Chip)) 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.
Crown rot in wet or winter-wet soil
Dwarf buddlejas are prone to crown rot in heavy, soggy ground, especially over winter. Plant in sharply drained soil or a free-draining pot.
Spider mites
Stippled, bronzed leaves and fine webbing in hot, dry conditions, common in containers. Rinse foliage and keep plants from drought-stressing.
Sparse bloom in shade
Low light cuts flowering and loosens the mound. Site in full sun for nonstop bloom.
Container drought stress
Pots dry out fast and the plant wilts and drops flowers. Check pot moisture frequently in summer and water before it dries fully.
Prevent buddleja 'lo and behold blue chip' problems before they start
Most buddleja 'lo and behold blue chip' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
- Common butterfly bush problems — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Buddleja 'Lo and Behold Blue Chip' watering schedule
- Buddleja 'Lo and Behold Blue Chip' light requirements
- Best soil mix for buddleja 'lo and behold blue chip'
- Buddleja 'Lo and Behold Blue Chip' temperature & humidity
- Full buddleja 'lo and behold blue chip' care guide
Looking for buddleja 'lo and behold blue chip' in general rather than its problems? Read the full buddleja 'lo and behold blue chip' care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Buddleja 'Lo and Behold Blue Chip' problems — FAQ
Why is my buddleja 'lo and behold blue chip' crown rot in wet or winter-wet soil?
Dwarf buddlejas are prone to crown rot in heavy, soggy ground, especially over winter. Plant in sharply drained soil or a free-draining pot.
Why is my buddleja 'lo and behold blue chip' spider mites?
Stippled, bronzed leaves and fine webbing in hot, dry conditions, common in containers. Rinse foliage and keep plants from drought-stressing.
Why is my buddleja 'lo and behold blue chip' sparse bloom in shade?
Low light cuts flowering and loosens the mound. Site in full sun for nonstop bloom.
Why is my buddleja 'lo and behold blue chip' container drought stress?
Pots dry out fast and the plant wilts and drops flowers. Check pot moisture frequently in summer and water before it dries fully.