Cephalotus Botrytis Crisis: Humidity, Temperature Drop, and Daconil Regret

A grower’s Cephalotus developed botrytis (gray mold) on pitchers after two weeks under a humidity dome. They removed the dome, added a 40W CFL, and applied Daconil—after which the plant looked worse. Tiny green pitchers were emerging.

Jake said without photos it’s hard to be sure, but reducing humidity was correct. If new pitchers are forming, that’s a good sign. Patience is key—Cephalotus recovers slowly. He invited the grower to the CP Forum for peer support.

Follow-up: The grower learned Cephalotus needs a nightly temperature drop (~20°F). Moving it outside at 60°F nights was the right move.