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title: "Can anyone identify these pests on my calla lily? For context, she’s…"
description: "Can anyone identify these pests on my calla lily? For context, she’s in a large terracotta pot on a west facing balcony in Southern California."
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Catsplantstarot"
published: "2023-06-04T23:12:20.451Z"
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# Can anyone identify these pests on my calla lily? For context, she’s…

_Posted by Catsplantstarot on 2023-06-04_

Can anyone identify these pests on my calla lily? For context, she’s in a large terracotta pot on a west facing balcony in Southern California.

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## 5 comments

### Archous commented on 2023-06-05

Can’t really tell from the photos, maybe mealy bugs or powdery mildew?

#### Catsplantstarot replied on 2023-06-05

I just did some research and I’m pretty sure it’s mealy bugs. Thanks so much!!

### anneliese commented on 2023-06-05

i don’t think this is a calla lily, looks more like an alocasia or colocasia to me

### Ale R. commented on 2023-06-07

Definitely mealy bugs! Little pests…. I’ve done a few things but what seems to work best for my plants is 1 part Castile soap, 2 parts water, and a little dash of cinnamon in a spray bottle and spray the heck out of the plant. It’ll kill the bugs but make sure you really douse the bugs and kill any eggs you see present

#### Catsplantstarot replied on 2023-06-07

I am definitely going to try this. Thanks :)

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