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title: "What’s up with my bird of paradise? At first I thought it was…"
description: "What’s up with my bird of paradise? At first I thought it was cochineal, but I doubt it. I think of maybe a mushroom. I applied a black soap solution this…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Nicolas"
published: "2023-10-23T23:35:48.012Z"
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# What’s up with my bird of paradise? At first I thought it was…

_Geplaatst door Nicolas op 2023-10-23_

What’s up with my bird of paradise?  
At first I thought it was cochineal, but I doubt it. I think of maybe a mushroom.  
I applied a black soap solution this evening and wiped off the little white things. But will it be enough?

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## 3 reacties

### KD 🪴 reageerde op 2023-10-24

Do they move? Are they mealy bugs? That’s definitely a lot of whatever it is.

I’m currently fighting spider mites on my BoP. Very slowly winning - I think. 🤞

#### Nicolas antwoordde op 2023-10-24

It doesn’t move at all. And it’s not spider mites. I had those on another plant and you can fight them with black soap, super effective!

#### KD 🪴 antwoordde op 2023-10-24

If it doesn’t move, then I can’t provide any help. I’ve never seen anything like that. Sorry! Good luck!

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