Troubleshooting
'Fairy Tale' Aubergine problems — and how to fix them
'Fairy Tale' Aubergine (Solanum melongena 'Fairy Tale') 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.
Flower drop in cold
Chilly nights or drought abort flowers; keep plants warm, sheltered and evenly watered, especially in pots that swing between wet and dry.
Container drying out
Compact plants in small pots wilt fast and drop fruit; pot up generously and check moisture daily in summer heat.
Red spider mite
Mottling and webbing under glass in hot, dry air; raise humidity, improve airflow, and use predatory mites at the first sign.
Aphids and whitefly
Sap-suckers on shoot tips spread virus and sooty mould; dislodge with water, encourage predators, or treat with insecticidal soap.
Prevent 'fairy tale' aubergine problems before they start
Most 'fairy tale' aubergine issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
- Common eggplant / aubergine problems — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- 'Fairy Tale' Aubergine watering schedule
- 'Fairy Tale' Aubergine light requirements
- Best soil mix for 'fairy tale' aubergine
- 'Fairy Tale' Aubergine temperature & humidity
- Full 'fairy tale' aubergine care guide
Looking for 'fairy tale' aubergine in general rather than its problems? Read the full 'fairy tale' aubergine care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
'Fairy Tale' Aubergine problems — FAQ
Why is my 'fairy tale' aubergine flower drop in cold?
Chilly nights or drought abort flowers; keep plants warm, sheltered and evenly watered, especially in pots that swing between wet and dry.
Why is my 'fairy tale' aubergine container drying out?
Compact plants in small pots wilt fast and drop fruit; pot up generously and check moisture daily in summer heat.
Why is my 'fairy tale' aubergine red spider mite?
Mottling and webbing under glass in hot, dry air; raise humidity, improve airflow, and use predatory mites at the first sign.
Why is my 'fairy tale' aubergine aphids and whitefly?
Sap-suckers on shoot tips spread virus and sooty mould; dislodge with water, encourage predators, or treat with insecticidal soap.