What are these black spots on my aloe plant?
I noticed these black spots on my #AloeVera Other than that my plant looks healthy. I recently potted her up a few weeks ago. Does anyone know what they might be? #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #SucculentLove #AloeVera
1ft to light, direct
5” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 weeks ago
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Best Answer
Hi Rita! Those black spots on your Aloe Vera plant are likely scale insects. They're small, hard, and suck the sap from the plant, causing the leaves to turn yellow and eventually die.
Here's what you can do to get rid of them:
* Isolating the Plant: Move your Aloe Vera away from other plants to prevent the spread of the scale insects.
* Manual Removal: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to gently remove the scale insects from the leaves.
* Neem Oil Spray: Spray the entire plant with neem oil, a natural insecticide, to kill any remaining scale insects.
Repeat the treatment every 7-10 days for a few weeks to ensure all the insects are gone. With a little effort, you can get your Aloe Vera back to health!
Here's what you can do to get rid of them:
* Isolating the Plant: Move your Aloe Vera away from other plants to prevent the spread of the scale insects.
* Manual Removal: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to gently remove the scale insects from the leaves.
* Neem Oil Spray: Spray the entire plant with neem oil, a natural insecticide, to kill any remaining scale insects.
Repeat the treatment every 7-10 days for a few weeks to ensure all the insects are gone. With a little effort, you can get your Aloe Vera back to health!
