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title: "I was regretting buying this plant because it had so many pests -…"
description: "I was regretting buying this plant because it had so many pests - which I didn’t notice until I brought her home. I had to chop nearly all the infested leaves…"
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# I was regretting buying this plant because it had so many pests -…

_Gepostet von GratefulGardener am 2024-06-20_

I was regretting buying this plant because it had so many pests - which I didn’t notice until I brought her home. I had to chop nearly all the infested leaves off in April and look at her now!

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## 8 Kommentare

### molly kommentierte am 2024-06-20

beautiful recovery!! (:

### Adrian kommentierte am 2024-06-20

I had a variegated jade plant arrive in the mail covered in EARWIGS. After a harrowing cleanup involving a hardcore soak in a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water, it perked up immediately and looked great within 3 days. Best of luck with your plant! It’s beautiful! Definitely proves with a little effort even the most pest infested plants aren’t lost hope.

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#### Adrian antwortete am 2024-06-20

This is her now. Her name’s Valerie.

![Anhang 1 von 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/CQyscbeN5f0KZltdaSyx3VQZZh8uHYoaKDmCZlFICjE/Q-b2VVioQxC4lF0wAIR-xQ.webp?size=large)

#### GratefulGardener antwortete am 2024-06-20

Very pretty! Mine is a Stromanthe Triostar (aka. variegated ginger) named Ginger. I got her for the pink on the underside of the leaves.

#### Adrian antwortete am 2024-06-20

Thank you! The pink is so pretty!

### Adrian kommentierte am 2024-06-20

Mind if I ask what specific type of plant yours is? Love the variegation!

### Geno kommentierte am 2024-06-21

Beautiful!! How often do you water it? / Do you use distilled water? / What kind of light does it get? I’m struggling so much with mine, but seeing yours gives me hope.

#### GratefulGardener antwortete am 2024-06-21

I use tap water that usually sits out overnight and water it about every 10 days. I live in FL and it’s outside on a covered porch so only gets late afternoon direct sun but indirect sun most of the afternoon. I don’t mist because it’s humid enough here! They do seem to be difficult plants with papery leaves and prone to brown spots. Good luck with yours!

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