Hi, sorry to comment on this, but I think it is more appropriate for the question I have... Unfortunately, I have over-watered an ivy-leaf pelargonium and an angeleye. I am saying this, because after 1 week, they are still wet at touch and the plants are starting showing some black parts in leaves (expecially the ivy one). Is there something I can do? I read that the situation is very critical for them... can I repot them with new compost? I see a video of you called "Salvaging My Standard" talking about "rotted vegetation". Can I use the suggestions you made in that video? Thanks again Regards
Hi, Ivy leaf types do not like over watering. Take the root ball out of the pot and shake the compost off and let the roots dry out for a day or two. Then re-pot it. Same for the Angel.
I don’t anymore as they just get too large and I don’t have the room for them. For watering though treat them in the same way although you can keep them a bit wetter between watering. D
That’s a good question. The Show Schedule in pelargonium shows has over 50 classes covering all of the pelargonium types and various sizes. Store bought plants are fine although for commercial zonals it can sometimes be difficult to classify them. D
Absolutely. Maybe in the summer ensure they don’t dry out quite as much between each watering. You’ve hit a spot there that I probably should have mentioned for bi’s and tri’s. I’ll do a footnote to the video in my next one 😂😂.
In a literal sense Geraniums are hardy ground perennials originating from Northern Europe and pelargoniums are tender perennials mostly originating from South Africa. The problem arises in that the zonal pelargonium group are commercially marketed as geraniums when sold in the summer when they actually aren’t.
I just lost a prized Pelargonium with huge leaves and blossoms almost overnight to a disease that shrunk and blackened all the petioles to the diameter of thread, and then progressed into the leaves. I never noticed the shrinkage of the petioles because it was hidden by the lush foliage. The stem discoloration was barely discernible. This plant was enormous and something of a family pet, so I wanted to save it. I gave it a dose of Captan as soon as I noticed the petioles, but it had no effect. I took cuttings of the plant above the discolored stems, checking each time for any evidence of the infection. I sterilized my razor blade between each cut. I planted these cuttings, spaced about 3" apart, in two pots, with fresh potting soil. Despite this two of the cuttings suddenly developed the same disease. I beleve this disease is blackleg. How do I keep the rest of the cuttings from developing black leg? I am reluctant to transplant them again, because they haven't developed roots yet. I did apply rooting compound to each, from the same container, so I fear I spread tt spread the disease.
Hi, sorry for your problems. Yes it seems like blackleg although it is unusual for very large plants to completely succumb to it as often older plants have harder wooded stems. I can only assume that you are in a very humid and damp environment. Just ensure that you do not over-water the cuttings and try and get them in a non- humid environment. Damp and humidity is the primary cause of blackleg. Hope this helps. D
I currently have one seemingly healthy geranium in a pot that held three other geraniums that succumbed to black leg. Should I try and get her out of that pot before she gets sick? Not sure I can get her out without weakening her enough to bring on the disease. Also, wouldn't I be bringing the disease with the dirt I removed? Sometimes I feel so ignorant and incapable when it comes to these things. @@thepagsociety
Pelargoniums actually grow better in clay pots because there is less chance of overwatering due to the porosity of the pots and the roots stay cooler in hot conditions. They are often used in hot climates because of this. The stipulations to exhibit in clay pots indicates more skill in growing the plants and shows them off better.
Generally I only grow my exhibition plants in plastic pots, most of my other plants are grown in clay pots. However clay pots are very expensive compared to plastic ones hence the reason I do use them occasionally for non exhibition plants.
Why had I never thought of placing a bit of crock on the surface when watering to avoid the compost moving around?!? I had a 🤯 moment. Thank you!!
Absolutely brilliant - very detailed information. Thank you!
Thanks, David, this has been really helpful. Would you mind doing a video about why and how you shade the greenhouse?
Thanks... I will be watching more of your videos. Great teacher!
Extremely informative ❤
Very detailed video. Thank you.
Excellent info…thank you! Covered my questions
Very informative. Thanks for that.
Thanks David, I realise now that my pelargoniums in clay pots have been left too dry - resulting in small 'weedy' plants . (My fear of over watering!)
nice tips and tutorial for gardening more power
Thank you. Great information!
Very helpful. What about pots kept outside?
Hi, sorry to comment on this, but I think it is more appropriate for the question I have...
Unfortunately, I have over-watered an ivy-leaf pelargonium and an angeleye. I am saying this, because after 1 week, they are still wet at touch and the plants are starting showing some black parts in leaves (expecially the ivy one).
Is there something I can do? I read that the situation is very critical for them... can I repot them with new compost?
I see a video of you called "Salvaging My Standard" talking about "rotted vegetation". Can I use the suggestions you made in that video?
Thanks again
Regards
Hi, Ivy leaf types do not like over watering. Take the root ball out of the pot and shake the compost off and let the roots dry out for a day or two. Then re-pot it. Same for the Angel.
Thanks @@thepagsociety .
I am going to do it!
If I was a plant, I'd like to live in your greenhouse.
👍👍🤩
Hello David, do you have any zonartics in your collection? It would be interesting to know how to care after them.
I don’t anymore as they just get too large and I don’t have the room for them. For watering though treat them in the same way although you can keep them a bit wetter between watering. D
@@thepagsociety thank you
What about watering them if they are planted in the ground? And I live in Chiapas, Mexico and the wet season is starting this July 😮
Yes I would leave them alone
How do you show your plants and is it possible to show any variety? Even if it's store bought? Thank you
That’s a good question. The Show Schedule in pelargonium shows has over 50 classes covering all of the pelargonium types and various sizes. Store bought plants are fine although for commercial zonals it can sometimes be difficult to classify them. D
Hi David thank you for this, would the same apply to Bi’s and Tri’s just more often? Frances
Absolutely. Maybe in the summer ensure they don’t dry out quite as much between each watering. You’ve hit a spot there that I probably should have mentioned for bi’s and tri’s. I’ll do a footnote to the video in my next one 😂😂.
Whats the difference between geraniums and pelargonium?
In a literal sense Geraniums are hardy ground perennials originating from Northern Europe and pelargoniums are tender perennials mostly originating from South Africa. The problem arises in that the zonal pelargonium group are commercially marketed as geraniums when sold in the summer when they actually aren’t.
I just lost a prized Pelargonium with huge leaves and blossoms almost overnight to a disease that shrunk and blackened all the petioles to the diameter of thread, and then progressed into the leaves. I never noticed the shrinkage of the petioles because it was hidden by the lush foliage. The stem discoloration was barely discernible. This plant was enormous and something of a family pet, so I wanted to save it. I gave it a dose of Captan as soon as I noticed the petioles, but it had no effect.
I took cuttings of the plant above the discolored stems, checking each time for any evidence of the infection. I sterilized my razor blade between each cut. I planted these cuttings, spaced about 3" apart, in two pots, with fresh potting soil. Despite this two of the cuttings suddenly developed the same disease. I beleve this disease is blackleg.
How do I keep the rest of the cuttings from developing black leg? I am reluctant to transplant them again, because they haven't developed roots yet. I did apply rooting compound to each, from the same container, so I fear I spread tt spread the disease.
Hi, sorry for your problems. Yes it seems like blackleg although it is unusual for very large plants to completely succumb to it as often older plants have harder wooded stems. I can only assume that you are in a very humid and damp environment. Just ensure that you do not over-water the cuttings and try and get them in a non- humid environment. Damp and humidity is the primary cause of blackleg. Hope this helps. D
Thanks. Not very humid, but I do have trouble gauging how much water they need.
Fair enough. In very hot conditions they don’t need very much water at all. Little and often is usually the best plan.
I currently have one seemingly healthy geranium in a pot that held three other geraniums that succumbed to black leg. Should I try and get her out of that pot before she gets sick? Not sure I can get her out without weakening her enough to bring on the disease. Also, wouldn't I be bringing the disease with the dirt I removed? Sometimes I feel so ignorant and incapable when it comes to these things. @@thepagsociety
@@PanamaSticks Yes I would just suggest taking cuttings from the healthy plant and start over.
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU
Why should we use clay pots at all?
Pelargoniums actually grow better in clay pots because there is less chance of overwatering due to the porosity of the pots and the roots stay cooler in hot conditions. They are often used in hot climates because of this. The stipulations to exhibit in clay pots indicates more skill in growing the plants and shows them off better.
If pelargoniums actually grow better in clay pots why do you use plastic pots for the most of your plants?
Generally I only grow my exhibition plants in plastic pots, most of my other plants are grown in clay pots. However clay pots are very expensive compared to plastic ones hence the reason I do use them occasionally for non exhibition plants.