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What am I doing wrong with my new Geraniums

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

I have 36 geranium cuttings that are 2 months old. In the first photo the bottom leafs are turning reddish.In the next photo the leafs look damaged. 3rd photo is overview. To much water, too little water or fertile problem. They are getting 50 ppm of Fert every watering.

Thanks John In Plainfield IL zone 5

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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
8 years ago
You may be overfeeding. Ease up on fert and water. It is winter, after all. My pelargoniums barely get watered at all in winter. They just tick over until there’s more light and warmth in the spring.
jws338 thanked floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
prairie_northrose (3b north of Calgary AB, Canada)
8 years ago
I second too wet as a possibility. Also too cold temps may be a cause.
jws338 thanked prairie_northrose (3b north of Calgary AB, Canada)
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jws338
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks. 65 at night and 75 daytime, temps should be ok. Could be to wet.

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