Question : Over the years my crinum lilies have developed red spots on some of the leaves. It makes the plants a bit unsightly. Is there a good control?

Answer : Maybe your lilies are popping out their holiday decor a bit early as red and green make a pretty combination. But I guess in this case it is a bit unsightly caused by the red blotch fungus. Regretfully some of these spots always seem to be present on crinum and amaryllis foliage and bulbs. A little of the fungus can be tolerated and is usually present on older plant portions. When possible, prune off affected plant portions such as leaves. If plants are heavily infected some horticulturists suggest removing them from the collection. Red blotch is worst when plants are growing in areas with poor air circulation or are kept overl

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