What does this mean??
I’ve seen a few posts previously about things like this but I can’t for the life of me remember what it means, especially since I haven’t seen this thing with any of my own plants before.
What is this and how can I fix it? The last two new leaves that he tried to push out ended up dying and going slightly mushy so had to pull them out.
I can’t remember if the card is accurate, but he’s about 2m away from a west facing window with a grow light nearby but he’s not under it so I don’t think that would do anything for him.
UPDATE: I fear I have thrips. Any tips on dealing with these little blighters would be massively appreciated. My current plant of action is to wash them off in the shower and spray the whole thing down with an insecticide (pretty sure neem oil is illegal in the UK so that’s not an option for me unfortunately)
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What is this and how can I fix it? The last two new leaves that he tried to push out ended up dying and going slightly mushy so had to pull them out.
I can’t remember if the card is accurate, but he’s about 2m away from a west facing window with a grow light nearby but he’s not under it so I don’t think that would do anything for him.
UPDATE: I fear I have thrips. Any tips on dealing with these little blighters would be massively appreciated. My current plant of action is to wash them off in the shower and spray the whole thing down with an insecticide (pretty sure neem oil is illegal in the UK so that’s not an option for me unfortunately)
#PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #help #PlantTherapy #PlantCorner #Monstera #MonsteraMob pestsAndPlants">#pestsAndPlants #thrips #PestControl #thrips
3ft to light, direct
5” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 weeks ago
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Best Answer
To treat thrips without neem oil, you can use insecticidal soap or a horticultural oil spray, apply diatomaceous earth, or use a rubbing alcohol solution. For more severe infestations, products containing spinosad, like Captain Jack's Dead Bug Brew, or a systemic insecticide like imidacloprid can be effective. Combining physical removal (washing plants) with chemical treatments is often the most successful approach.
