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- What is wrong with my astilbe?
- Why are my astilbe turning brown?
- Why is my astilbe not growing?
- How do you take care of astilbe plants?
- Can you overwater Astilbe?
- Does astilbe bloom twice?
- How do you keep astilbe blooming?
- Should I fertilize Astilbe?
- Should you cut astilbe flowers turning brown?
- What can I plant next to astilbe?
- Is astilbe poisonous to dogs?
- Do Astilbes spread?
What is wrong with my astilbe?
Fatal Astilbe Diseases
The astilbe is subject to a few diseases for which no cure is possible. These include root knot nematode, which causes galls to form on the plant's roots, tobacco ring spot virus, and Fusarium or Rhizoctonia wilt. A plant with wilt has brown sunken areas on the lower section of stem.
Why are my astilbe turning brown?
The most common cause of browning astilbe is poor conditions. Astilbe thrive in moist conditions with soil that drains well and partial shade. ... Use mulch to keep water in the soil but avoid soggy soil. Even if your plants have been browned by drought, keep watering, as they may come back healthy next year.
Why is my astilbe not growing?
Astilbe does like a very organic soil that retains some moisture in an area that gets some light shade. If these plants dried out or soils got hot and dry it could affect the way they flower and growth. Small leaves, scorched leaves usually suggest dry conditions.
How do you take care of astilbe plants?
All astilbes, even the more drought-tolerant varieties, prefer cool, moist soil rich in organic matter. Keep the soil evenly damp but not soggy, especially during the winter when plants are dormant. Avoid planting in heavy clay soils and sites with poor drainage.
Can you overwater Astilbe?
If you let the soil dry out too much, the plant will start to turn brown. When you water astilbe, make sure that the water soaks down deeply to the roots to ecourage them to root deeply . Deep rooted plants benefit from the even moisture that is lower than that at soil level.
Does astilbe bloom twice?
Astilbes bloom between late spring and late summer. They flower over a fairly long season since each flower plume consists of hundreds of densely packed tiny flowers, opening in succession. However, they do not all flower at the same time and are classified with a blooming time, ranging from Early to Late season.
How do you keep astilbe blooming?
They love rich, moist soil. An annual spring dose of 5-10-5 organic fertilizer helps them produce their beautiful blooms year after year from spring through summer.
Should I fertilize Astilbe?
Astilbe is a perennial and it really only needs a yearly application of a basic slow release flowering perennial fertilizer. Flowering plants need phosphorus to bloom, so look for a fertilizer for astilbe plants with a middle number that's at least as high as the other two numbers, like 5-10-5 or 10-10-10.
Should you cut astilbe flowers turning brown?
Pruning Foliage
Astilbe foliage generally holds up well through the growing season, as long as the plants are adequately watered during dry spells. If individual leaves turn brown or wither, they should be removed.
What can I plant next to astilbe?
These 15 Astilbe Companion Plants are your answer!
- Hosta.
- Ferns.
- Azalea.
- Rhododendron.
- Impatiens.
- Other Astilbe varieties!
- Primrose.
- Coral Bells.
Is astilbe poisonous to dogs?
Astilbe may be some of the taller plants in your perennial shade garden, as they grow to heights between 2 and 5 feet. ... This is one of the easier-to-grow shade perennials since it requires minimal care beyond basic watering. Both astilbe and yellow corydalis are non-toxic to dogs.
Do Astilbes spread?
Most astilbes spread easily, so divide your plants every 3 to 5 years to prevent overcrowding and to keep them vigorous and healthy.
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