Jonathan F. Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Why my small Darlingtonia got black dust on the pitchers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loligo1964 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Why my small Darlingtonia got black dust on the pitchers? Without seeing a photo, it may simply be sooty mold, which is totally harmless -- if unattractive. Try removing it with a moistened piece of paper towel . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan F. Posted October 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 theses are the photos of the Darlingtonia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loligo1964 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Though it is a bit difficult to tell from the photos, I still suggest that it is sooty mold. Back away a bit on the moisture, and wipe away what you can . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenofeden Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 looks like you have a huge scale insect infestation. These are producing secretions which the sooty mould feeds on. Treat with a systemic insecticide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan F. Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Witch one is best for all cps and how much to use with out killing the cps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Provado unltimare bug killer is systemic, you can buy it ready mixed or mix it up yourself. There will be instructions on the bottle, I normally just follow these. Not suitable for all cps', obviously drosera etc dont like to be sprayed with any insecticide. And if you have red spider mites the Scotts bug clear is recommended.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loligo1964 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 looks like you have a huge scale insect infestation. These are producing secretions which the sooty mould feeds on. Treat with a systemic insecticide. While I couldn't determine a scale infestation from those photos, it is also important to note that sooty mold is capable of existing on its own -- and is not always associated with insects or their waste. I have occasionally experienced it with some Heliamphora during the winter, where the mold was present only on glandular surfaces, and in the absence of any other pests. Before using any systemic insecticide, first search for the presence of scale; they should be easily visible. If not, seek out a good fungicide or neem oil solution . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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