Troubleshooting
Pelargonium peltatum 'Roi des Balcons Lilas' problems — and how to fix them
Pelargonium peltatum 'Roi des Balcons Lilas' (Pelargonium peltatum 'Roi des Balcons Lilas') 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.
Sparse flowering
Shade or excess nitrogen reduces blooms; provide full sun, feed with high potash and deadhead spent flowers regularly.
Oedema (corky bumps)
Overwatering in cool, dull weather causes corky spots on the ivy leaves; water more evenly and improve drainage and ventilation.
Botrytis on flowers
Old wet blooms and humid, crowded growth invite grey mould; deadhead promptly and keep air moving around the plant.
Aphids and whitefly
Infest soft shoots and buds; rinse off, apply insecticidal soap and increase airflow.
Prevent pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' problems before they start
Most pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Pelargonium peltatum 'Roi des Balcons Lilas' watering schedule
- Pelargonium peltatum 'Roi des Balcons Lilas' light requirements
- Best soil mix for pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas'
- Pelargonium peltatum 'Roi des Balcons Lilas' temperature & humidity
- Full pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' care guide
Looking for pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' in general rather than its problems? Read the full pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Pelargonium peltatum 'Roi des Balcons Lilas' problems — FAQ
Why is my pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' sparse flowering?
Shade or excess nitrogen reduces blooms; provide full sun, feed with high potash and deadhead spent flowers regularly.
Why is my pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' oedema (corky bumps)?
Overwatering in cool, dull weather causes corky spots on the ivy leaves; water more evenly and improve drainage and ventilation.
Why is my pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' botrytis on flowers?
Old wet blooms and humid, crowded growth invite grey mould; deadhead promptly and keep air moving around the plant.
Why is my pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' aphids and whitefly?
Infest soft shoots and buds; rinse off, apply insecticidal soap and increase airflow.