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title: "Hi all, I recently planted about 9 of these 3’ Karl Foerster Reed…"
description: "Hi all, I recently planted about 9 of these 3’ Karl Foerster Reed Grasses in individual 12”x12” plastic pots (with drainage) into three 12”x36” Corten outdoor…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Tyler"
published: "2025-06-05T16:39:29.314351Z"
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# Hi all, I recently planted about 9 of these 3’ Karl Foerster Reed…

_Lagt ut av Tyler den 2025-06-05_

Hi all,

I recently planted about 9 of these 3’ Karl Foerster Reed Grasses in individual 12”x12” plastic pots (with drainage) into three 12”x36” Corten outdoor steel planters.

After about 3 weeks of frequent rainstorms and sun, they are looking very pale and brown, with the exception of 2. I did not add additional fertilizer when repotted but used organic indoor/outdoor potting mix.

Can anyone please help diagnose if they have been overwatered by the rains, or under watered? What should I do next to help bring them back to health?

I also ordered some liquid fertilizer to try if needed.

Thank you!

![Vedlegg 1 av 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/fwabfJVSKpeOzgI2HZ1MMGSiqrrrGn8OoMRNR1Zx57E/LbdBkUJkQ1uN5BsPsMb2Zg.webp?size=large)

![Vedlegg 2 av 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/fwabfJVSKpeOzgI2HZ1MMGSiqrrrGn8OoMRNR1Zx57E/Cy4uPsk0Tq2LmKbqhs_fsg.webp?size=large)

![Vedlegg 3 av 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/fwabfJVSKpeOzgI2HZ1MMGSiqrrrGn8OoMRNR1Zx57E/vT7eswtrS-q5Lw9VqRFHfA.webp?size=large)

## 1 kommentar

### Sunny kommenterte den 2025-06-05

These are beautiful ornamental grasses. Check the roots for rot. The rains could have caused overwatering. Mushy smelly dark roots are signs of rot. 🪴🍀

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