Pest identification
What's eating my geranium clarkei 'kashmir white'?
Vine weevil
Signs: Grubs eat roots causing plant wilt and death; adults notch leaf edges at night
Control: Apply Steinernema kraussei nematodes in late summer; check containers for grubs when repotting
Slugs and snails
Signs: Ragged holes in leaves and petals, particularly after rain or at night
Control: Use iron phosphate pellets; encourage natural predators such as ground beetles; hand-pick at dusk
Aphids
Signs: Colonies on soft new growth cause shoot distortion and sticky honeydew residue
Control: Knock off with water; apply insecticidal soap; avoid excess nitrogen fertilizer
Keep geranium clarkei 'kashmir white' 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 white' problems & fixes
- Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir White' watering schedule
- Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir White' light requirements
- Full geranium clarkei 'kashmir white' care guide
Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir White' pests — FAQ
What is eating my geranium clarkei 'kashmir white'?
Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir White' is a vigorous spreading cranesbill for borders and woodland edges. Vine weevil grubs threaten the root system, especially in containers. Slugs and snails attack tender new growth and flowers, and aphids cluster on shoot tips in spring. Deer and rabbits tend to avoid this aromatic species.
How do I get rid of vine weevil on geranium clarkei 'kashmir white'?
Grubs eat roots causing plant wilt and death; adults notch leaf edges at night Apply Steinernema kraussei nematodes in late summer; check containers for grubs when repotting
How do I get rid of slugs and snails on geranium clarkei 'kashmir white'?
Ragged holes in leaves and petals, particularly after rain or at night Use iron phosphate pellets; encourage natural predators such as ground beetles; hand-pick at dusk
How do I get rid of aphids on geranium clarkei 'kashmir white'?
Colonies on soft new growth cause shoot distortion and sticky honeydew residue Knock off with water; apply insecticidal soap; avoid excess nitrogen fertilizer