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title: "Any idea what this white stringy stuff could be on my rubber tree…"
description: "Any idea what this white stringy stuff could be on my rubber tree plant? Mealybugs?"
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published: "2025-03-24T15:27:39.139679Z"
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# Any idea what this white stringy stuff could be on my rubber tree…

_Publié par Harry le 2025-03-24_

Any idea what this white stringy stuff could be on my rubber tree plant? Mealybugs?

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## 3 commentaires

### Phil a commenté le 2025-03-24

Probably mealys. Kinda sticky? Easy to get rid of if you are diligent about maintaining treatment. Initially the alcohol and swab removal and then I spray with insecticidal soap every three days for about a week. I meant for about three weeks.

### Wolfen 🐺 a commenté le 2025-03-24

It looks like it's secreting latex.. aka rubber. It can happen on the tips or if damaged

### Matilda a commenté le 2025-03-24

If it’s hard or sticky then it’s just the sap from the plant

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