Troubleshooting
Splendid Fuchsia problems — and how to fix them
Splendid Fuchsia (Fuchsia splendens) 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.
Grey Mould / Botrytis (Botrytis cinerea)
Attacks stems and flowers in cool, damp, poorly ventilated glasshouse conditions in autumn and winter; remove affected material promptly and improve air circulation to prevent spread.
Fuchsia Gall Mite (Aculops fuchsiae)
Causes distorted, hairy growing tips and malformed buds; there is no approved chemical control for home gardeners in the UK — cut out all affected growth well below the distortion and dispose of it.
Prevent splendid fuchsia problems before they start
Most splendid fuchsia issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Splendid Fuchsia problems — FAQ
Why is my splendid fuchsia grey mould / botrytis (botrytis cinerea)?
Attacks stems and flowers in cool, damp, poorly ventilated glasshouse conditions in autumn and winter; remove affected material promptly and improve air circulation to prevent spread.
Why is my splendid fuchsia fuchsia gall mite (aculops fuchsiae)?
Causes distorted, hairy growing tips and malformed buds; there is no approved chemical control for home gardeners in the UK — cut out all affected growth well below the distortion and dispose of it.