If you’ve even grown fuchsias, you probably know the frustration of finding your plant all wilted and sad looking.
These plants are fussy about the temperature and the amount of water they like. Plus, there are a number of pests and diseases that may attack them.
Any one of these can cause your fuchsia to droop.
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Don’t panic, and put the hose away. I know it’s most people’s first instinct to add some moisture and hope for the best, but you need to do some troubleshooting first.
With that in mind, here is what we’ll cover in the coming guide:
Why Do Fuchsias Wilt?Just so we’re all on the same page, what do we mean by wilting? It’s when the leaves and soft stems don’t have enough water and become droopy.
The plant loses its rigidity, the leaves may look darker, and the foliage may curl.
Wilting is a plant’s defense mechanism, or it is the result of not having enough water moving throughout its system, for whatever reason.
A fuchsia wilts because it doesn’t have the moisture it needs to hold its cells open, and keep the leaves and stems erect.
When a plant wilts in defense, it is reducing the amount of leaf surface exposed to wind and sunlight so that it can retain more of its moisture until better conditions come around.
There are three main reasons a fuchsia will wilt:
Too much water Not enough water HeatWe’ll cover these in the following sections, with additional troubleshooting tips.
They may also wilt if they’re attacked by pests or diseases. This is less common, so we’ll conclude with those possible issues.
5 Common CulpritsChances are your fuchsia can be saved with no
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