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Pests
Mealybugs on ZZ Plant
Commonly affects: Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ Plant)
White, cottony masses cluster where leaflets meet the stem, secreting honeydew and weakening the plant over time.
Potential Causes
- 1Warm, sheltered conditions favouring mealybug establishment
- 2Introduction from a nearby infested plant
- 3Dense growth providing hidden shelter for colonies
Solution Steps
- 1Dab visible colonies with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol
- 2Spray thoroughly with insecticidal soap, reaching into stem and leaflet junctions
- 3Isolate the affected plant from other houseplants until cleared
- 4Repeat treatment every 7-10 days for several cycles
Prevention Tip
Check where individual leaflets attach to the stem carefully â mealybugs often establish in these small sheltered junctions first.
