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title: "I just rescued this plant from Lowe’s. One friend says I have thrips…"
description: "I just rescued this plant from Lowe’s. One friend says I have thrips another friend says it’s just light spots on the leaves. I’ve showered it twice and…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "New Plant Mom"
published: "2024-03-06T00:33:53.402191Z"
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# I just rescued this plant from Lowe’s. One friend says I have thrips…

_Posted by New Plant Mom on 2024-03-06_

I just rescued this plant from Lowe’s. One friend says I have thrips another friend says it’s just light spots on the leaves. I’ve showered it twice and checked and I don’t see any bugs moving around.

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## 5 comments

### Ji11 commented on 2024-03-06

Looks like the plants normal coloration. I’ve learned the hard way to always shower and spray each new plant with neem oil \& soap solution. Never hurts! 🌱

#### New Plant Mom replied on 2024-03-06

I don’t have any neem oil  
Should I lather the leaves with dawn soap and shower again ? I don’t want to keep messing with it. I repotted it today and showered it twice

### Shamana commented on 2024-03-06

It looks like a normal spots for this type of dieffenbachia.

### Planty28 commented on 2024-03-07

I would leave as is, I’ve got the same plant and white is normal on undersides. You’ve already done more than enough with showering and repotting! I would let it settle in now to its new home :)

#### New Plant Mom replied on 2024-03-07

Perfect !! Thanks so much

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