Pest identification
What's eating my geranium wallichianum 'buxton's variety'?
Vine weevil
Signs: Root and crown grubs cause wilting and plant death; adults notch leaf margins at night.
Control: Nematode drench in late summer; check the fleshy crown when lifting plants in autumn.
Slugs and snails
Signs: Holes in leaves and eaten trailing stems at soil level; slime trails in the crown area.
Control: Ferric phosphate pellets or grit around crown; hand-pick after dark; avoid heavy mulch near stems.
Aphids
Signs: Clusters on new shoots and buds, with honeydew, sooty mould, and distorted foliage.
Control: Water jet or insecticidal soap; ladybirds and parasitic wasps provide natural control in summer.
Keep geranium wallichianum 'buxton's variety' pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
- What eats wallich's cranesbill — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Common geranium wallichianum 'buxton's variety' problems & fixes
- Geranium wallichianum 'Buxton's Variety' watering schedule
- Geranium wallichianum 'Buxton's Variety' light requirements
- Full geranium wallichianum 'buxton's variety' care guide
Geranium wallichianum 'Buxton's Variety' pests — FAQ
What is eating my geranium wallichianum 'buxton's variety'?
Geranium wallichianum 'Buxton's Variety' is a late-flowering, trailing perennial that prefers cool, moist conditions — which also favour slugs. Vine weevil, slugs, and aphids are the primary pests. Its sprawling stems can hide slug damage. Vine weevil larvae in the crown are the most destructive threat overall.
How do I get rid of vine weevil on geranium wallichianum 'buxton's variety'?
Root and crown grubs cause wilting and plant death; adults notch leaf margins at night. Nematode drench in late summer; check the fleshy crown when lifting plants in autumn.
How do I get rid of slugs and snails on geranium wallichianum 'buxton's variety'?
Holes in leaves and eaten trailing stems at soil level; slime trails in the crown area. Ferric phosphate pellets or grit around crown; hand-pick after dark; avoid heavy mulch near stems.
How do I get rid of aphids on geranium wallichianum 'buxton's variety'?
Clusters on new shoots and buds, with honeydew, sooty mould, and distorted foliage. Water jet or insecticidal soap; ladybirds and parasitic wasps provide natural control in summer.