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title: "I have this white grease-like residue on my spider plant, does anyone…"
description: "I have this white grease-like residue on my spider plant, does anyone know what this is and how to treat it?"
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author: "Madi"
published: "2024-03-23T19:23:05.741695Z"
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# I have this white grease-like residue on my spider plant, does anyone…

_Publié par Madi le 2024-03-23_

I have this white grease-like residue on my spider plant, does anyone know what this is and how to treat it?

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## 2 commentaires

### Jess a commenté le 2024-03-23

It looks like it might be mealybugs. I’m not an expert on treating though.

#### c.cat ha respondido el 2024-03-23

treatment i believe is neem oil or spraying/rubbing down the leaves with isopropl alchohol.  
im dont know how much to dilute the liquids, but i think a quick google search would help.  
good luck!

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