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title: "Unfortunate but my False Aralia has mealy bugs and I’m just not…"
description: "Unfortunate but my False Aralia has mealy bugs and I’m just not dealing with it. I noticed over the last week that it’s looked more dry and has been droopy but…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Kingbetes"
published: "2026-03-07T18:27:22.902543Z"
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# Unfortunate but my False Aralia has mealy bugs and I’m just not…

_Posted by Kingbetes on 2026-03-07_

Unfortunate but my False Aralia has mealy bugs and I’m just not dealing with it.

I noticed over the last week that it’s looked more dry and has been droopy but I thought maybe it was lack of sun (it’s been really rainy near me). Its watering has been good.

This morning I shook it a little as I normally do to release leaves that have fallen off, and I see one leaf looking like this. Did more checking and found them all over.

I wasn’t loving this plant anyway so instead of trying to treat, I threw it out lol annoying

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![Attachment 3 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/5_tYDxLE5ySCuzhCLoJ-9oVJKqJMTcenOLMhDPygtuo/ZT5SB7a8RkG3Lzo1IWyEkQ.webp?size=large)

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## 12 comments

### StapeliaSaidWhat commented on 2026-03-07

Some of my happiest plant moments have been when I’ve said nope to an infected plant! Like my old xmas cactus with mealy bugs. Just no.

#### Kingbetes replied on 2026-03-08

I’ve dealt with two other kinds of pests before. Saw these and was like nawwwww

### fuey commented on 2026-03-07

So fair! I brought home an english ivy.. let’s just say i wasn’t feeling the spider mites also being brought home..

#### Kingbetes replied on 2026-03-08

Spider mites ate through one of my money trees and now I’m always checking for them 😂

### Belle commented on 2026-03-07

I can’t say I blame you unless it was my absolute favorite plant I would do the same or put it outside which I actually did with a plant I thought had bugs but didn’t but she’s outside and doing way better then she was inside!! I live in FL and she’s a full bright light plant so yeah she’s thriving!! I hate bugs so yeah I would have done exactly what you did!!

#### Kingbetes replied on 2026-03-08

Spider mites attacked one of my favorite plants and yeah I battled lol was able to save it so that’s great but this one, I was like “I’m just not dealing with it”

#### Belle replied on 2026-03-09

I totally get it!!

### Kelly commented on 2026-03-08

Just had my first experience with mealy bugs and it’s been quite the process to get rid of them so I completely understand!

#### Kingbetes replied on 2026-03-08

Hope your plant(s) are doing well!

#### Kelly replied on 2026-03-08

Thank you! Yes, doing good thankfully. It started with my string of pearls which I’m absolutely crazy about so I was willing to invest the time and effort.

### iambijoux commented on 2026-03-08

Good for you and better luck next time!

#### Kingbetes replied on 2026-03-08

Appreciate you!

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