Troubleshooting
Sekete's Restrepia problems — and how to fix them
Sekete's Restrepia (Restrepia seketii) 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
Cool, humid, stagnant conditions can cause grey mould to attack flowers and buds. Improve airflow with a fan, remove affected tissue immediately, and reduce overhead misting. Preventive copper-based fungicide can be applied in cool, damp seasons.
Heat stress
Temperatures above 24°C, especially without cool nights, lead to leaf yellowing, bud blast, and eventual decline. Provide cooling via air conditioning or move the plant to a cooler microclimate. Cool night temperatures (8-13°C) are key to repeat blooming.
Root rot from overwatering
A soggy medium causes root loss rapidly. Roots should be silver-green when moist and white when dry. Soft, brown roots indicate rot — unpot, trim affected roots with sterile scissors, dust with cinnamon or sulphur, and repot in fresh medium.
Prevent sekete's restrepia problems before they start
Most sekete's restrepia issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Sekete's Restrepia problems — FAQ
Why is my sekete's restrepia botrytis (grey mould) on flowers?
Cool, humid, stagnant conditions can cause grey mould to attack flowers and buds. Improve airflow with a fan, remove affected tissue immediately, and reduce overhead misting. Preventive copper-based fungicide can be applied in cool, damp seasons.
Why is my sekete's restrepia heat stress?
Temperatures above 24°C, especially without cool nights, lead to leaf yellowing, bud blast, and eventual decline. Provide cooling via air conditioning or move the plant to a cooler microclimate. Cool night temperatures (8-13°C) are key to repeat blooming.
Why is my sekete's restrepia root rot from overwatering?
A soggy medium causes root loss rapidly. Roots should be silver-green when moist and white when dry. Soft, brown roots indicate rot — unpot, trim affected roots with sterile scissors, dust with cinnamon or sulphur, and repot in fresh medium.