Troubleshooting
Flesh-pink Sinningia problems — and how to fix them
Flesh-pink Sinningia (Sinningia incarnata) is generally low-drama, 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)
Cool, humid, still conditions trigger grey mould on flowers and leaves; improve air circulation and remove affected parts promptly. Avoid wetting foliage when watering.
Mealybugs
White cottony masses appear at leaf axils and on the tuber surface; treat with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol and follow up with neem oil spray.
Prevent flesh-pink sinningia problems before they start
Most flesh-pink sinningia issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Flesh-pink Sinningia problems — FAQ
Why is my flesh-pink sinningia botrytis (grey mould)?
Cool, humid, still conditions trigger grey mould on flowers and leaves; improve air circulation and remove affected parts promptly. Avoid wetting foliage when watering.
Why is my flesh-pink sinningia mealybugs?
White cottony masses appear at leaf axils and on the tuber surface; treat with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol and follow up with neem oil spray.