Troubleshooting
Crane's Bill Stork's Bill problems — and how to fix them
Crane's Bill Stork's Bill (Erodium gruinum) is generally low-drama, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Damping off in seedlings
Fungal damping off (Pythium, Rhizoctonia) can kill seedlings in cold, wet spring conditions; sow thinly, ensure good drainage, and avoid overwatering at the cotyledon stage.
Self-seeding invasiveness
The corkscrew-tipped seeds are highly effective at self-burying and can naturalise aggressively in gravel; deadhead before seed sets if spread needs to be managed.
Prevent crane's bill stork's bill problems before they start
Most crane's bill stork's bill issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Crane's Bill Stork's Bill problems — FAQ
Why is my crane's bill stork's bill damping off in seedlings?
Fungal damping off (Pythium, Rhizoctonia) can kill seedlings in cold, wet spring conditions; sow thinly, ensure good drainage, and avoid overwatering at the cotyledon stage.
Why is my crane's bill stork's bill self-seeding invasiveness?
The corkscrew-tipped seeds are highly effective at self-burying and can naturalise aggressively in gravel; deadhead before seed sets if spread needs to be managed.