What is wrong with my albahaca plant. It was doing very well and all of the suddenly almost all the leaves became ill.
What is wrong with my albahaca plant. It was doing very well and all of the suddenly almost all the leaves became ill.
Hey! There's a possibility that it's because of pests, like aphids, fungus gnats, or spider mites. I suggest using neem oil, which can be used as a natural pesticide. 🙂
2 Mi piaceOne more thing, make sure to check the underside of your leaves for anything abnormal and bugs.
1 mi piaceThank you so much. I will do so
1 mi piaceOk I will. It probably does. I keep it outside because of no room inside. Thank you
1 mi piaceNo problem! I hope your plant's health improves.
1 mi piaceThank you 🙏
0 Mi piaceHi, those trails look like they were made by caterpillars. Check the leaves and squish them, they have most likely burrowed into the leaf and are possibly still in there
2 Mi piaceThank you
1 mi piaceLeaf miners. They chew the layers of the leaves and leave their larvae inside the leaves. The larva tunnels through the leaf as it eat. Use a flashlight to shine light from underneath to see the larva wiggling at the end of the tunnel!😬. I would cut off everything that looks chewed or have tunneling marks. There is insect poop on those leaves as well. Basil grows back quickly. Spray water on the rest of the undamaged plant if you plan to eat it later to remove debris and poop. Avoid pesticides. 🪴🍀
3 Mi piaceThank you. I will remove all the damage leaves today and water the rest. Thank you for the advice.
1 mi piaceI was cleaning and removing the bad leaves and checking the underside of the leaves and not sure, but I think that I found what is eating my albahaca. Does anyone know what it is?
0 Mi piaceIt was in back of the leaf
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