Question: Small D. intermedia (actually D. spathulata) with brown lower leaves, mold after covering. Removed sphagnum, sprayed Neem. VFT also indoors. Correct ID? Long-term care?
Answer: Short-term actions okay. Light + compact fluorescent = good. Distilled water good. Neem inhibits fungus. Cover caused mold—remove permanently. ID matters: D. intermedia is temperate (outdoor), D. spathulata tropical (indoor). VFT also temperate—move outside in April. See care guide. Consider E-book for basics.
Follow-up: Clip flower stalks (stress), dead leaves (fungus source). Green spiderweb mold? Usually harmful fungus is grey/white. Weekly Neem for 2 weeks.
Good Growing!
— Jeff Dallas, Sarracenia Northwest
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