Thrips Apocalypse II , I can’t see straight anymore does ...
If anyone see anything just let me know, I’ve lost so many plants again and I can’t see straight anymore does. Does anyone see thrips?
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5” pot with drainage
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Cystoliths are calcium carbonate and silica outgrowths that form in the cell walls of certain plants
Ficus leaves are in of the plants that do this within the epidermal cell walls. It's made up of calcium carbonate, calcium oxalates, and silica phytoliths and is normal for your ficus plant. The name of them is called Cystoliths they play important roles that I'm not going to get into here but if you want to research it is quite fascinating. They play a role in removing toxins, photosynthesis and many other important functions
This is what those white spots are.
Ficus leaves are in of the plants that do this within the epidermal cell walls. It's made up of calcium carbonate, calcium oxalates, and silica phytoliths and is normal for your ficus plant. The name of them is called Cystoliths they play important roles that I'm not going to get into here but if you want to research it is quite fascinating. They play a role in removing toxins, photosynthesis and many other important functions
This is what those white spots are.
@SuperbRaspfern okay I’m gonna look into this because I can’t see any live bugs these were cuttings I saved from a previous infestation , I’m scared possibly it was remaining eggs or reinfected but could be in early stages, there is some damage on the leaves but I can’t tell if it’s old or new…
With thrips you will see distinct very black round poo on the undersides of the leaves. Although she has a few white lines. She looks incredibly healthy. She is showing no signs of thrip damage in my opinion.
But, that being said they can get around. They fly jump and crawl.
She could always be just starting with them and not visibly sick yet.
If the thrips were recent I do advise treating all of the plants in the vicinity of your infected plant. It's much easier than going through the process over and over. Because the one next to it had one you didn't see.
And there is nothing worse than treating one plant and then having to start again.
To get of them for good I recommend
1 capful or tablespoon on undiluted neem oil + 1/2 teaspoon on Castile soap mix in a 32 ounce spray bottle. The soap helps the neem mix with the water so it does not separate.
Spray down plants and don't miss anything spray stems, tips and bottoms of leaves all of it! You want it dripping off.
When you water water with your treatment because the larvae do crawl around the soil.
Treat every 3 days for 6 weeks. DO NOT skip a treatment. If you do begin 6 week process again.
They take longer to eradicate because they burrow into the plant tissue to lay eggs. So it's more difficult to get them all.
I do not recommend systematics like Bonide because many thrip colonies have built up a resistance. 🩷
If you have any questions just ask. But this will end your thrip problems for good even though it's a real pain in the butt! 🩷
But, that being said they can get around. They fly jump and crawl.
She could always be just starting with them and not visibly sick yet.
If the thrips were recent I do advise treating all of the plants in the vicinity of your infected plant. It's much easier than going through the process over and over. Because the one next to it had one you didn't see.
And there is nothing worse than treating one plant and then having to start again.
To get of them for good I recommend
1 capful or tablespoon on undiluted neem oil + 1/2 teaspoon on Castile soap mix in a 32 ounce spray bottle. The soap helps the neem mix with the water so it does not separate.
Spray down plants and don't miss anything spray stems, tips and bottoms of leaves all of it! You want it dripping off.
When you water water with your treatment because the larvae do crawl around the soil.
Treat every 3 days for 6 weeks. DO NOT skip a treatment. If you do begin 6 week process again.
They take longer to eradicate because they burrow into the plant tissue to lay eggs. So it's more difficult to get them all.
I do not recommend systematics like Bonide because many thrip colonies have built up a resistance. 🩷
If you have any questions just ask. But this will end your thrip problems for good even though it's a real pain in the butt! 🩷
@SuperbRaspfern I appreciate all the advise! I actually called a local plant shop and they’re also getting me on some predatory bugs , some for the different life stages, and nematodes for the soil, I already used a tropical home made spray with neem oil and insecticidal soap every 3 days , I’ve treated everything, nothing is left untouched here I don’t want to go through this again. I just can’t tell if what I see is larva , because I cleaned them like 3-4 days ago
@Louisxvi That's great! I love predatory bugs! I've released ladybugs 🐞in my home in the past. I also use predatory mites.
I don't usually bring up the predatory mites just because they are expensive.
If you have pets fair warning my dog will eat predatory mite packs so I have to place them out of reach. Not quite sure why but she LOVES eating them. It's like, "Stop eating my BUGS!!!! They are my friends!" They are incredibly effective, great choice. Nematodes will also prevent fungus gnats so it's a win, win.
I don't usually bring up the predatory mites just because they are expensive.
If you have pets fair warning my dog will eat predatory mite packs so I have to place them out of reach. Not quite sure why but she LOVES eating them. It's like, "Stop eating my BUGS!!!! They are my friends!" They are incredibly effective, great choice. Nematodes will also prevent fungus gnats so it's a win, win.
@SuperbRaspfern 🤣🤣🤣 this made me chuckle ahah, they are $$$$ thank you to hubby for somehow supporting this devastation lol, just got a grow tent to isolate too! My cats are ass holes I’ll keep that in mind about the packs 😭🤣🤣🤣
@Louisxvi I'm so sorry that is incredibly frustrating. I've heard releasing the predatory mites 2x a year can keep the pests away.
@SuperbRaspfern I don’t ask for much , I don’t go out I don’t drink I just ask for plants, I guess he’s lucky in that way I don’t come home with Botox receipts 🤣
@Louisxvi I'm exactly the same, no makeup, no fancy clothes, no partying. Hubby gets me just the way I am! But, plants and plant supplies. Well, they are part of the joy of having me for a wifey. We are worth it right?!!! At least that's what I keep reminding my hubby, he's so lucky!!! 🩷
@SuperbRaspfern well if your looking to adopt a 29 year old adult I’m coming 🤣🤣🤣 this is heavenly wowowow 💕
@Louisxvi Awe, thank you! I was around your age when I started collecting. So it's been a slow process of growing my collection. I'm now 52 so it's been fun growing and learning with my plants. My oldest is a 30 year old bonsai. Caring for her for decades has been incredibly rewarding. I've been married for 27 years. So my husband has reached a point where he has accepted his fate. He now helps me will hanging and building things to accommodate their growth. I'm very thankful for that! 🩷