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Posted 2M ago by @OpenlyDionysos

I went to look at my plant and thought I saw bugs but whe...

4ā€ pot with drainage
Last watered 1 month ago
Sounds like a spider nest. If it comes off easily it probably is. Wipe the whole plant off leaf by leaf, don't neglect the stem. If it recurs I'd replace soil.
Thank you so much! Iā€™m a beginner so trying not to get immediately discouraged.
Hi Amber! It sounds like you might have a mealybug infestation. They're small, white, fuzzy insects that can damage plants.
Here's what you can do:
* Isolating the Plant: Move the infested plant away from other plants to prevent the spread of mealybugs.
* Manual Removal: Gently scrape off the mealybugs using a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.
* Neem Oil Spray: Spray the entire plant with neem oil, a natural insecticide, to kill any remaining mealybugs.
* Repeat Treatment: Repeat the neem oil treatment every 7-10 days for a few weeks to ensure all the mealybugs are gone.
Keep an eye on your plant for any new signs of infestation. With consistent effort, you should be able to get rid of the mealybugs and save your plant.