Troubleshooting
Wine Cups Babiana problems — and how to fix them
Wine Cups Babiana (Babiana rubrocyanea) 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.
Corm rot
Caused by waterlogged soil or any summer moisture reaching the dormant corm; ensure bone-dry conditions from leaf die-down until autumn re-watering begins.
Aphids on new shoots
Soft new growth in early spring attracts aphid colonies; check undersides of the pleated leaves and treat with insecticidal soap or a strong water jet.
Prevent wine cups babiana problems before they start
Most wine cups babiana issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Wine Cups Babiana problems — FAQ
Why is my wine cups babiana corm rot?
Caused by waterlogged soil or any summer moisture reaching the dormant corm; ensure bone-dry conditions from leaf die-down until autumn re-watering begins.
Why is my wine cups babiana aphids on new shoots?
Soft new growth in early spring attracts aphid colonies; check undersides of the pleated leaves and treat with insecticidal soap or a strong water jet.