Something to worry about?
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I picked up a dianthus in the sin bin yesterday, started to give it a bit of a 'chop', and noticed this at the base. I think the spheres are the slow release fertiliser, but the 'fuzzy bits' with the white specks? Can anyone tell me if I need to worry about it/treat it?
Thanks!
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Yes, I think those are fertilizer pellets - looks to me as if someone's been a bit over generous with them for a pot that size - I'd remove half.
The fuzzy white bits are mould or fungus that is breaking down the old leaves - just remove the dead brown leaves. It'll be fine. Don't overwater.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Thanks Dove! That was the answer I was hoping for
I was a bit worried I'd end up putting it in the flower bed and spreading something nasty throughout the rest of the plants.
Don't think there's any danger of that
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.