Houseplant Care for Beginners: The Complete Guide to Selecting, Growing, and Nurturing Indoor Plants by Emma W Greene

Author:Emma W Greene [Greene, Emma W]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2025-03-17T00:00:00+00:00

Mealybugs

If you notice small white, cotton-like clumps on your plant, you’re likely dealing with mealybugs. These pests tend to hide in the crevices of your plants, such as where leaves meet stems or on the undersides of leaves, and suck out the sap. This weakens the plant, causing yellowing leaves, stunted growth, or even leaf drop (Pelczar, 2024). The white fluff they produce serves as a protective coating, so these pests can be tricky to spot at first. Mealybugs release a sticky substance known as honeydew, which can encourage black sooty mold growth and add extra stress to the plant.

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