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Normal White Hairs on Sarracenia (Dewthread) Base: Not Fungus

A grower's Southern Dewthread (Sarracenia) shows white fuzzy growth at base after record rainfall. Applied tebuconazole (1 of 3 treatments). Asks if concerning.

Dewthread

Identification: Plant Structure, Not Fungus

These are fine hairs (cilia) — normal plant anatomy. No treatment needed.

Differentiation Test

Pour water on it: fungal structures collapse and disappear; cilia remain visible when saturated.

Stop fungicide applications; they're unnecessary.

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