Gerbera Daisy Leaves And Veins Turning Reddish Brown

Question

Gerbera daisy leaves and veins turning reddish brown

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Answer 1

This can indicate a phosphorus deficiency, but I notice that it is mulched with cedar. The soil could be too acidic for the uptake of phosphorus. Here are some articles to help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaves-turning-reddish-purple.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gerbera-daisy/growing-gerbera-daisies.htm

Answer 2

Bushdoctor, i applied some phosphorus about a week ago because i assumed thats what it was. Im not sure if this is cedar or not, im sure you are correct, its just a red colored scotts mulch from the hardware store. I kept the mulch back about 2 inch all the way around the crown of the plant. There is literally another gerbra daisy 2 feet from it in the same soil that looks amazing. Over double the size