Growing well but what dis
Bro seems to be growing strongly, but he's always had these 'droplets' and I'm not sure what they are. I thought they might be a parasite or fungi but they keep coming back after I remove them or use antifungal /pesticide. Unlikely that it's dew because it's not really a liquid, it's some sort of gel D:
#Philodendron
#Philodendron
3ft to light, direct
5” pot without drainage
Last watered 1 week ago
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Although some plants have a sticky substance that attracts bugs, in my experience, I have only seen this in #CarnivorousPlants - but I'm no expert on all types of plants.
In my experiencence, this is called #honeydew and it's a sign of bugs. Here's an article that I found online to help.
In my experiencence, this is called #honeydew and it's a sign of bugs. Here's an article that I found online to help.
@ComicSilversage I agree with @Araceae it is extra floral nectaries. They do it to attract ants or other insects and I’ve only ever seen it happen when they are stressed. They think they’re under attack in some way so they are calling out to insects to come help them fight off whatever it is. For me, it’s always been a sign of drought stress. Once I started watering more frequently or thoroughly for my climate, they disappear.
@sarah10orio I couldn't find that link in specific but I found 'Noticed Sticky Plant Leaves? This Often- Missed Pest Could Be the Reason', looks like someone used synonyms to steal an article 🤣
@LaLaslovlies it seems to only be a weird photo effect, I checked and it's a normal droplet. Thanks for pointing it out anyways!
@LaLaslovlies it seems to only be a weird photo effect, I checked and it's a normal droplet. Thanks for pointing it out anyways!
