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Posted 3Y ago by @CuriousMayapple

Strange bumps keep appearing, are these caused by aphids?...

#Ficus #ficus triangularis variegata
Ethan & Hawke
Ethan & Hawke
Ficus triangularis 'Variegata'
1ft to light, indirect
5” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 years ago
@AnnMarie420
Ann marie
5468 XP
3Y ago
@AnnMarie420
Jora that looks like Scale to me. You’re probably gonna have to use a Neem Oil with other stuff to kill all of them and their eggs. This is the only thing that I’ve found that works. (For me anyway)
@CuriousMayapple
Jora
4007 XP
3Y ago
@CuriousMayapple
Ahh thank you! I have not heard of scale but looking at photos that definitely looks like the problem. It has been in this location for over a month or two with it. Should I treat all the other plants around it too? They don't seem to have the same bumps but not sure where the critters live.
@Sassylimey
Sarah
56690 XP
3Y ago
@Sassylimey
Definitely check the other plants around the infected one. Alcohol on a q-tip and apply to those nasty little buggers. I would treat your other plants just to make sure the scale didn't spread.
@TwistedThreads
Kristy GOLDBLATT
126370 XP
3Y ago
@TwistedThreads
@CuriousMayapple I highly recommend Neem Oil. Use it every 7 days until the infestation is gone. Make sure to isolate your plant from your other plants.
@lemrobs
Laura
11343 XP
3Y ago
@lemrobs
Oh no! Poor plant! Looks like you’ve got some good tips, hope it pulls through!
@TwistedThreads
Kristy GOLDBLATT
126370 XP
3Y ago
@TwistedThreads
@CuriousMayapple that is definitely scale. You can first use rubbing alcohol and a cotton ball to get the one you see off. Then the next day use Neem Oil.