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PostDateIcon Mon, 2009-06-01 21:35 | PostAuthorIcon epagepete

Fuchsias are relatively disease free. The main thing to look out for is the "gall mite".

Leaves will be be deformed, to the point that the branch stops growing. Make sure you cut off the branch as soon as you see signs of the mite (by the time you can see signs there are probably thousands of the little buggers).

Throw away the branch in a zip lock bag to prevent escapees.

If the plant continues to be infected, toss the whole plant. It is not worth trying to save a particular fuchsia when there are so many others to try.

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Tip of the Month
March: This month your fuchsias are probably ready to be pinched, perhaps for a second or third time. As a reminder, pinching is removing the growth tip. On any branch that has 2-3 nodes of new growth, pinch (cut) out the growth tip to get a fuller plant. (If you have more nodes on a branch, you can cut back to 2-3 nodes and try to root the part you cut out.) Fertilize all your fuchsias this month with a balanced fertilizer. Because of the variable weather we have been having, monitor your plants carefully to make sure that they are not sitting in water or getting dried out.