Violette
Grandma took care of my plants while I was away and I noticed this on it, what should I do? Should I just toss the plant out? What about my other plants?
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- Bri
Looks like mealy bugs ? I’m sure there is treatment if you want to keep the plant
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eatyacarbsoooof definitely mealys. i would throw it away if you’re not attached — otherwise it will be at least a few treatments and isolation for a few weeks, but if you’re up for that challenge you can do it!!
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Yeah, I threw it out. Didn’t want to bother with it Should I check my other plants? My grandma returned them in boxes so I’m afraid that others might have something too :/
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definitely check the others veryyy carefully
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you can spot treat with qtips and rubbing alcohol/dish soap/water mix — spray with neem oil
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KirstenI’ve been using insecticidal soap on a big jade plant if that’s something you’re comfortable with, and it’s been working really well
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Does it prevent them?
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That’s a good question. I didn’t find very clear info doing a quick google search. I’ve tried a lot of different options in the past though and recently tried the insecticidal soap last week and my small infestation was almost gone after the first application. I found a decent amount of dead ones too when I went to apply again this week.
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What’s the name of the soap?
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Bought it in store at Lowe’s, but Amazon carries it too!
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SunnyI would submerge it in Dawn dishwater for 15 minutes to kill off everything including anything in the soil. Then, rinse plant and soil in clean water. Isolate the plant. I would repeat a week later.
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