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Fuschia blossoms turning white--too much drainage?
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Posted by lovinli 7 (My Page) on Tue, Jul 5, 11 at 10:32
| I replanted two hanging Fuschias in coconut-lined baskets and I'm afraid they are draining too much now. When I water, it seems to go right out of the basket in every direction. I had the same problem last summer, so I added some cut up sponges to a mix of potting soil and compost this year, but it doesn't seem to have helped. My fushias don't look well, and the blossoms are turning white -- is this from lack of nutrients, which I fear are draining right out of the soil? Any ideas on how to prevent this next time around? I really like the look of the coconut-lined baskets, but am I using them incorrectly? Any ideas on how to rectify now? I will try diluted Miracle Grow with each watering. Fyi I'm in zone 7, Long Island NY. |
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RE: Fuschia blossoms turning white--too much drainage?
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| I use the coconut fiber baskets and they do drain rapidly. I use a fair amount to vermiculite in my mix to retain water. You didn't specify the cultivar, as different types have differing needs. Try using a time-released fertilizer as well as a dose of Epsom salts. |
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