Troubleshooting
Anemone coronaria 'Mr. Fokker' problems — and how to fix them
Anemone coronaria 'Mr. Fokker' (Anemone coronaria 'Mr. Fokker') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Corm rot
Soft, mouldy corms from oversoaking or wet soil. Soak only a few hours, pre-sprout in barely damp medium, and plant in free-draining soil.
Botrytis (grey mould)
Grey fuzzy rot on flowers and leaves in cool, damp weather. Ventilate, remove affected growth, and harvest flowers before they fully open.
Powdery mildew
White film on foliage in warm, still, humid air. Space plants, improve airflow, and keep leaves dry.
Early decline in heat
Flowering tails off and foliage dies back above the low 20s°C. Plant early for a long cool window and provide afternoon shade where springs are hot.
Prevent anemone coronaria 'mr. fokker' problems before they start
Most anemone coronaria 'mr. fokker' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
- Common poppy anemone problems — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Anemone coronaria 'Mr. Fokker' watering schedule
- Anemone coronaria 'Mr. Fokker' light requirements
- Best soil mix for anemone coronaria 'mr. fokker'
- Anemone coronaria 'Mr. Fokker' temperature & humidity
- Full anemone coronaria 'mr. fokker' care guide
Looking for anemone coronaria 'mr. fokker' in general rather than its problems? Read the full anemone coronaria 'mr. fokker' care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Anemone coronaria 'Mr. Fokker' problems — FAQ
Why is my anemone coronaria 'mr. fokker' corm rot?
Soft, mouldy corms from oversoaking or wet soil. Soak only a few hours, pre-sprout in barely damp medium, and plant in free-draining soil.
Why is my anemone coronaria 'mr. fokker' botrytis (grey mould)?
Grey fuzzy rot on flowers and leaves in cool, damp weather. Ventilate, remove affected growth, and harvest flowers before they fully open.
Why is my anemone coronaria 'mr. fokker' powdery mildew?
White film on foliage in warm, still, humid air. Space plants, improve airflow, and keep leaves dry.
Why is my anemone coronaria 'mr. fokker' early decline in heat?
Flowering tails off and foliage dies back above the low 20s°C. Plant early for a long cool window and provide afternoon shade where springs are hot.