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Q.I Have Pink Spots On My Citronella Geranium. Is That A Bug Or A Fungus?

Zone 11209 | igarbani added on August 13, 2020 | Answered

There are small pink spots on the leaves. Is that leaf spot or something else? Some other flowers seem to have a bigger versions of the problem.

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BushDoctor
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Answered on August 17, 2020

This looks like the start of a fungal/bacterial issue. Make sure that the top of the soil has a chance to dry out, very thoroughly, down to about an inch or so between watering.

I would make sure to treat with a fungicide, as well.

Her are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/scented-geranium/mosquito-citronella-geranium-plant.htm

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