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Pests
Mealybugs on Spider Plant
Commonly affects: Chlorophytum comosum (Spider Plant)
White, cottony masses cluster at the base of leaves and along stolons, secreting honeydew and weakening the plant over time.
Potential Causes
- 1Warm, sheltered conditions favouring mealybug establishment
- 2Introduction from a nearby infested plant
- 3Dense, arching foliage providing sheltered hiding spots
Solution Steps
- 1Dab visible colonies with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol
- 2Spray thoroughly with insecticidal soap, working it into the base of leaves
- 3Isolate the affected plant from other houseplants until cleared
- 4Repeat treatment every 7-10 days for several cycles
Prevention Tip
Check the base of leaves and where stolons emerge carefully â these sheltered spots are where mealybugs often establish first.
