Troubleshooting
Nelumbo 'Mrs. Perry D. Slocum' problems — and how to fix them
Nelumbo 'Mrs. Perry D. Slocum' (Nelumbo 'Mrs. Perry D. Slocum') 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.
Few or small flowers
Usually too little sun, a pot too small for this large variety, or insufficient feed; upsize the container, give full sun and feed regularly.
Container too small
This is a big cultivar; a cramped pot stunts it and reduces blooming, so use a wide aquatic basket of 30 litres or more.
Aphid infestation on buds
Water-lily aphids gather on stems and buds; rinse them off with water or briefly submerge stalks rather than using sprays near fish.
Winter freeze kill
A frozen tuber rots and dies; in cold regions lower the basket below the ice line or lift and store the rhizome cool and damp.
Prevent nelumbo 'mrs. perry d. slocum' problems before they start
Most nelumbo 'mrs. perry d. slocum' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Nelumbo 'Mrs. Perry D. Slocum' watering schedule
- Nelumbo 'Mrs. Perry D. Slocum' light requirements
- Best soil mix for nelumbo 'mrs. perry d. slocum'
- Nelumbo 'Mrs. Perry D. Slocum' temperature & humidity
- Full nelumbo 'mrs. perry d. slocum' care guide
Looking for nelumbo 'mrs. perry d. slocum' in general rather than its problems? Read the full nelumbo 'mrs. perry d. slocum' care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Nelumbo 'Mrs. Perry D. Slocum' problems — FAQ
Why is my nelumbo 'mrs. perry d. slocum' few or small flowers?
Usually too little sun, a pot too small for this large variety, or insufficient feed; upsize the container, give full sun and feed regularly.
Why is my nelumbo 'mrs. perry d. slocum' container too small?
This is a big cultivar; a cramped pot stunts it and reduces blooming, so use a wide aquatic basket of 30 litres or more.
Why is my nelumbo 'mrs. perry d. slocum' aphid infestation on buds?
Water-lily aphids gather on stems and buds; rinse them off with water or briefly submerge stalks rather than using sprays near fish.
Why is my nelumbo 'mrs. perry d. slocum' winter freeze kill?
A frozen tuber rots and dies; in cold regions lower the basket below the ice line or lift and store the rhizome cool and damp.