Crocus banaticus · Bulb
Corm rot: Ensure well-drained soil and avoid waterlogging, especially during storage or wet winters.
Vine weevil: Apply biological nematodes to the soil in late summer or use chemical drenches for containers.
Slugs and snails: Use slug pellets, beer traps, or encourage natural predators like birds and hedgehogs.
Rodents and birds: Plant corms deep enough or use wire mesh barriers to protect them from digging animals.
Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and apply a fungicidal spray if infection becomes severe.