Troubleshooting
Pelargonium 'Clorinda' problems — and how to fix them
Pelargonium 'Clorinda' (Pelargonium 'Clorinda') 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.
Outgrowing its space
This vigorous cultivar becomes large quickly. Pot on as needed and prune hard in spring to keep it bushy and manageable.
Foliage at the expense of flowers
Shade and high-nitrogen feeding give leaves rather than its prized blooms. Provide full sun and feed high-potash in the growing season.
Pelargonium rust
Yellow-ringed brown pustules on leaf undersides spread in humid, crowded conditions. Remove affected leaves, improve airflow and keep the foliage dry.
Root rot from overwatering
Even this thirstier cultivar rots in soggy compost. Use a gritty, free-draining mix and let the surface dry before watering again.
Prevent pelargonium 'clorinda' problems before they start
Most pelargonium 'clorinda' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for pelargonium 'clorinda' in general rather than its problems? Read the full pelargonium 'clorinda' care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Pelargonium 'Clorinda' problems — FAQ
Why is my pelargonium 'clorinda' outgrowing its space?
This vigorous cultivar becomes large quickly. Pot on as needed and prune hard in spring to keep it bushy and manageable.
Why is my pelargonium 'clorinda' foliage at the expense of flowers?
Shade and high-nitrogen feeding give leaves rather than its prized blooms. Provide full sun and feed high-potash in the growing season.
Why is my pelargonium 'clorinda' pelargonium rust?
Yellow-ringed brown pustules on leaf undersides spread in humid, crowded conditions. Remove affected leaves, improve airflow and keep the foliage dry.
Why is my pelargonium 'clorinda' root rot from overwatering?
Even this thirstier cultivar rots in soggy compost. Use a gritty, free-draining mix and let the surface dry before watering again.