Thrips?
I have two philodendron squamiferum plants. Of course, I found the best-looking one with some weird damage in the leaves. I've sprayed it down with insecticidal soap, but I just wanted to double check. Is this what thrip damage looks like? #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #philodendron #pestcontrol
7ft to light, indirect
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 4 months ago
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@wolfqueen Hello Philli! Do you have any pets? It looks like physical damage to me. Like it’s been rubbed on over and over. Maybe a dog or a cat?🪴🌺
@Ponytailmom, hello.
No, no pets at this time. That's why it's so weird. I thought maybe it was the grow lights, but so many of the other leaves aren't affected.
No, no pets at this time. That's why it's so weird. I thought maybe it was the grow lights, but so many of the other leaves aren't affected.
Thrips (if thats what ur dealing with), takes a 6-wk treatment to get rid of so spraying w/anything once isnt gonna get u anywhere! If u r certain its thrips, u must collect all plants affected; spray each leaf top & bottom, stem & soil w/mixtur of Neem Oil & plant-safe soap (i use Castile Soap); this must be done 3x per week for 6 weeks to ensure thrips r eradicated. It sounds like u dont incubate ur new plants when u bring them home. If so, that can prevent many issues & pests, this one esp.! Pests & thrips for sure, will always go for the sweet nectar first so tip #1 if u bring a plant home w/any blooms, cut them off immediately (they will come again)! Thats how i encountered my dreaded “thrips trip“! By the time i had it figured out, i had 3 plants involved so that was 3 plants, sprayed as above 3 times per week for 6 weeks; use the treated water for ur watering during this time as thrips (as any other pest hide anywhere they can). Mine began w/my new Peace Lily. I was excited as she came w 3 blooms!! That, sadly sealed my fate & because i got her from a reputable nursery farm (as if pests pay attn to the “KEEP OUT ALL PESTS“ sign at the gate, lol. U need to examine each leaf of the first plant u suspect, then any she came in contact w/recently, most esp any w/blooms. What ur looking for is a pin-prick hole in a bloom & it can be anywhere (like an injection point, difficult to find)!! If u determine its thrips, u must follow the treatment i outlined above without exception (trust me, i know what a pain it is!) the pests themsleves r hard to detect so please dont wait until the pest itseof is visible to the naked eye. If u dont have a lighted magnifying glass, get one. If u need any further assistance i am here and sadly i know all too well how to help!! But either way, whether u have them or any other pest, PLEASE start to quarantine any new plants u bring into ur home as u dont know their journey getting there or what pesky things they may have encpuntered on the way. If u do thos for 4 weeks and find nothing w/frequent exams using ur magnifying glass (& look everywhere)!! Pretend its a Highlights “Find the Hidden whatever“ lol. I promise u will be happy u took the time on the front end to save ur time, money & sometimes sanity (truly), by avoiding dealing w/pests once theyve invaded ur home!!! Im sorry to he so dire but i just want u aware how important this is and also save u from what i went thru!!! Good luck & dont hesitate to reach out should u need anyrhing!!🫶🪴🌿🌱✌️
@BuffCaperspurge, thank you. I've had thrips on my monstera before, but this damage looks a little different.
@wolfqueen i hope so!! Im still here if u find anything specific & need any help w/it!! I REALLY HATE PESTS!! I actually found a Stinkbug in one of my plants the other day!! He didnt take it well!! Lol
These are 2 pictures of thrip damage. So I would say yes, in my opinion. 😔