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Posted 2w ago by @LauraLynne

Yoooooooo have I got some CONTENT for #FreshLeafFriday today!!! #NewGrowth #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PLANTMAFIA #PinStripeCalathea #CalatheaCrew #RattlesnakePlant #StringOfButtons #LipstickEcheveria #PrinceofOrange #Philodendron #PhiloFlock
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Brigid
4139 XP
2w ago
@LuxuryMint
@LauraLynne All gorgeous!! 😍🤩💕🪴
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Kristen
8461 XP
2w ago
@Kace
Hi Laura. It looks like there is spider mite residue on your pinstripe. You might want to considering washing the leaves, and then quarantine it for a bit to see if the residue comes back.
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Laura
3597 XP
2w ago
@LauraLynne
@Kace That residue has been there since I got it and I haven’t seen mites. I treat it and the plants around it regularly- what can I wash that off with??
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Laura
3597 XP
2w ago
@LauraLynne
@Kace I found it on my peacock as well. I’m using 3:1 diluted isopropyl alcohol to clean and treat them. Thank you again for noticing this!
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Kristen
8461 XP
2w ago
@Kace
Sorry, if you haven’t seen any mites you could probably just wipe them with water and see if it comes back?

I use alcohol on most plants but I’d be extra cautious with these leaves. Maybe test the mix on one leaf first?
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Kristen
8461 XP
2w ago
@Kace
I just started using Castile soap mixed with water because it is gentle and more affordable than insecticidal soap.