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Sunny

I found several tiny mealybugs on my Hoya Krimson Queen this morning. There are almost too small to see in some places. I chose to dunk the entire plant in Dawn dishwater to clear them out of every nook and out of the soil. The downside is it kills off beneficial insects. I didn’t see any other insects like common spiders. So, I chose this method. I soaked the plant for 30 minutes and followed up with multiple clean water rinses.

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  1. Alyssa

    I like these types of posts sometimes, gives me insight into how people care for their plants and what to do if mine fall into the same category someday

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    • Lisa

      Me too!

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  2. Sunny

    I have to share the struggles! Only plant people care! 😂

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  3. Plant lover!!!

    So true!!

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