Someone please help with my caladium it has these brown splodges all over it. The smaller leaf is new and does not look healthy. There are 2 other new leaves unfurling that also donât look great. And one of them has split several times whilst trying to open out. Please help. Iâve noticed a few thrips and been wiping them off but not loads
If youâve seen thrips then the damage is definitely from that! You need to be very aggressive about treating them, as they are very difficult to get rid of IMO
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I would have to agree that you canât underestimate thrips. They like the tender new shoots. Just wiping wonât get rid of them. You can potentially spread them. Disinfect your hands after touching this plant. Use neem oil or a soapy water spray weekly until they are gone. Spray the soil and nearby plants. Isolate infected plants. Also, check the roots for health to rule out watering issues that could cause the brown spots. Good luckđ
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0 Likes You can! I use 2 teaspoons dish soap diluted with 4 cups of water
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Oh no, not the thrips đ„ș Sorry to hear youâre dealing with that. Sunny and Tanya gave some good advice. I did want to add though a reminder that caladiums are bulbs. So if your infestation gets worse or the leaves die, feel free to chop it down to the bulb and start over in new soil. In fact, if you live in a place thatâs going into cooler temps for the winter, your caladium may go dormant for the season soon anyways. The bulb is still healthy as long as it doesnât get squishy
3 Likes Okay I didnât know that! Yes Iâm in the UK, all hope isnât lost then thank you đ
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