Pest identification
What's eating my geranium clarkei 'kashmir purple'?
Slugs and snails
Signs: Irregular holes and ragged edges on leaves and flowers; slime trails on nearby soil
Control: Apply iron phosphate pellets; water in the morning rather than evening to reduce moist night conditions; hand-pick after dark
Vine weevil
Signs: Underground larval feeding destroys roots; adults leave notched leaf margins
Control: Drench soil with Steinernema kraussei nematodes in late summer; inspect roots when lifting or repotting
Aphids
Signs: Soft clusters on shoot tips and new leaves cause distortion and honeydew deposits
Control: Remove with a strong water spray; introduce or attract ladybirds and lacewings; use insecticidal soap as a last resort
Keep geranium clarkei 'kashmir purple' pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
- What eats clarke's cranesbill — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Common geranium clarkei 'kashmir purple' problems & fixes
- Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir Purple' watering schedule
- Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir Purple' light requirements
- Full geranium clarkei 'kashmir purple' care guide
Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir Purple' pests — FAQ
What is eating my geranium clarkei 'kashmir purple'?
Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir Purple' is a spreading, rhizomatous garden cranesbill. Slugs and snails are the most frequent problem, attacking young foliage and flowers from the soil surface. Vine weevil threatens the roots in containers. Aphids occasionally infest shoot tips in spring but rarely cause serious damage.
How do I get rid of slugs and snails on geranium clarkei 'kashmir purple'?
Irregular holes and ragged edges on leaves and flowers; slime trails on nearby soil Apply iron phosphate pellets; water in the morning rather than evening to reduce moist night conditions; hand-pick after dark
How do I get rid of vine weevil on geranium clarkei 'kashmir purple'?
Underground larval feeding destroys roots; adults leave notched leaf margins Drench soil with Steinernema kraussei nematodes in late summer; inspect roots when lifting or repotting
How do I get rid of aphids on geranium clarkei 'kashmir purple'?
Soft clusters on shoot tips and new leaves cause distortion and honeydew deposits Remove with a strong water spray; introduce or attract ladybirds and lacewings; use insecticidal soap as a last resort