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title: "Hi plant friends! I’m hoping someone here might be able to help me…"
description: "Hi plant friends! I’m hoping someone here might be able to help me figure out what’s going on with my plant. I’ve been dealing with this issue since last year.…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/Ktw8B5CcTlSQqDurUu87ug/jQQaL0ZINPJxcunrx1u2bq"
community: "Pets and Plants"
author: "Erin"
published: "2026-03-10T18:03:15.832351Z"
language: "en"
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# Hi plant friends! I’m hoping someone here might be able to help me…

_Posted by Erin on 2026-03-10_

Hi plant friends! I’m hoping someone here might be able to help me figure out what’s going on with my plant. I’ve been dealing with this issue since last year. I was originally told they were aphids, so I’ve tried several things to get rid of them — Neem oil, releasing lacewings, and even ladybugs — but nothing seems to work.

They tend to gather around the buds of the flowers, and I’m starting to wonder if those little clusters are eggs. No matter what I try, they keep coming back.

Does anyone know what these might be or how to actually get rid of them? I’d really appreciate any advice!

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## 1 comment

### Leaf🌱 commented on 2026-03-10

I would wash it off with a hose and then apply captain jack neem oil. It seems to work for me

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