Fungus/pest help!!
I just noticed some small black balls all over my money maker jade plant…I keep it indoors all the time but just moved it outside upon discovering this. Does anyone know what this is?? And how do I get rid of this?? I keep finding contradicting answers online. #PestControl #NewPlantMom also, none of my other indoor plants seem to have this thankfully *knock on wood*
4” pot without drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
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It's certainly a pest of some sort. I'd go ahead and cut off the infected tips. Carefully wash off what you can. I use a small brush like a paint brush or toothbrush to get in between the leaves and stalk. If it's spider mites, you may have to wash every other day for about 2 weeks because their eggs don't wash off easily. So to make sure you get all mites you'll have to wash more frequently. If you can't wash off so frequently, get an organic pesticide. Good luck!
I agree with all of the above. This is most likely eggs from thripe or spider mites or just bug poop. No matter which isolate that plant and start treating immediately for the recommended 2 weeks and if no new infestations appear you can return to the group inside.