fungal · severe
Bud Rot
A high-risk flower disease where dense tissue can brown, collapse, and develop gray fungal growth from the inside out.
Symptoms
- Brown or gray tissue inside dense flowers
- Musty odor or soft collapse
- Gray fuzz in advanced cases
- Rapid spread in humid flower clusters
Lookalikes
- Bruising or handling damage
- Natural late-flower color change
- Drying-room contamination
- Nutrient-related discoloration
Quick triage
- Open the suspect flower gently and inspect the interior.
- Compare the inside of the affected flower against a healthy flower from the same plant.
- Check whether browning is spreading over days instead of staying localized.
- Avoid relying on surface color alone.
Prevention checklist
- Improve airflow through dense flower sites.
- Avoid prolonged high humidity around late flower and drying stages.
- Remove dead or wet plant material promptly.
- Photograph close-up, mid-range, and whole-plant context before changing conditions.
Photo examples to collect
Example 1
Close-up of inner flower browning
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Example 2
Mid-range image showing affected cola location
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Example 3
Whole-plant context showing density and airflow
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