I just noticed this weird scale looking stuff all over my aloe Vera! I’ve read that it could be rust or beetles.. HELP!
I just noticed this weird scale looking stuff all over my aloe Vera! I’ve read that it could be rust or beetles.. HELP!
Is it scales?
0件のいいねLooks like scale (insects). You can rub the leaf with a q-tip with isopropyl alcohol where you see the infestation. Might have to repeat every week for a while
2件のいいねDo I need to cut off the infected leaves?
0件のいいねNope! Doing that won’t get rid of the scale. The bugs are teeny so they’re probably all over the plant even if you can’t see them
0件のいいねOkay, I’m gonna give it a shot! Thank you so much! I’m new here and I’m attempting to turn my house into a jungle, so I panic when I see any of my babies struggling! Lol
いいね 1件Happy to help :)
0件のいいねDilute 70% isopropyl alcohol with water at a 50:50 ratio and wash both sides of the leaves with the solution. Let is know how it hoes!
いいね 1件So, my tendency is to align with the “more is better” line of reasoning. I actually poured a small stream of alcohol directly down the leaves. Sooo, have I just murdered my aloe?
0件のいいねJust try to wash it as good as you can. Mine recently stuffed a terrible fall and it’s bouncing back. They are tough if you get them in the right conditions.
0件のいいねDoes the bottle say it’s 70% alcohol? It should be okay but I would rinse the leaves in the shower, then blot to dry the leaves with a cloth / paper towel
0件のいいねI’m not sure, I’m not home right now. But I’ll check when I get there and I’ll rinse it well!
0件のいいねSounds good, hopefully it’ll be okay. I would rinse the soil as well and let it drain thoroughly, in case any of the alcohol got in the soil
0件のいいねThanks so much guys!! I’ll keep you posted!
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