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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    August 29, 2011
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    If their growth is stunted after being cut back, I would look at the roots for the issue. It could be a fungal form of root rot, which has spread to all the plants or it may be that you have a pest attacking the roots. Treating the soil with a fungicide can't hurt, but if you can find out what is getting at the roots, then you will be better able to treat the issue.

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    Heather on
    September 5, 2011
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    I don't have a picture, but I can tell you that if they look healthy, they don't have root rot. Roots affected by rot look slimy and oily. They will feel mushy and often have an unpleasant smell.

    If the roots look ok to you, then they likely are. Other things than can stunt growth would be too little water or too little nutrients. Both of these issues affect plants in pots because the plant is dependent on the soil in the pot to help it. Nutrients need to be added by the gardener and the plant needs to be watered far more frequently than if it were in the ground. Make sure you are fertilizing regularly and water the plant at least once a day over the summer months as the soil can dry out quickly in the heat.

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    squadronleader on
    September 5, 2011
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    Sadly Jimmy the chances of revival are, in my experience,very slim if none at all ! Although the stem shows some sign of 'greenness' if the roots have gone, then goodbye plant whether inside or outside the house (I assume greenhouse as in my view fuchsias don't make great house plants. But conservatories OK provided the plant is kept regularly sprayed with tepid water). As as matter of interest, how come the plant get this way in the first place?. TW

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    Nikki on
    September 10, 2011
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    Nikki on
    September 19, 2011
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    If you want to put it in the garden, then yes, cut it down and give it a generous covering with mulch over winter. It can also be over wintered indoors. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/fuchsia-winter-care.htm

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    Nikki on
    October 12, 2011
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    This is often highly debated among gardeners. Some say spring, others say fall. Either time is fine; however, it mostly depends on where you are. While hardy fuchsia survives most winters, in regions where extremely cold or freezing temps are inevitable, spring would most likely be the best time for transplanting. All other locations, with milder winters, would generally transplant in the fall (though it still doesn't hurt to insulate it with a layer of mulch--like straw).

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