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Pests
Thrips on ZZ Plant
Commonly affects: Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ Plant)
Silvery streaks and small dark specks appear on leaflets, with rasped, discoloured patches developing over time.
Potential Causes
- 1Thrips feeding on leaflet tissue, rasping the surface
- 2Warm conditions favouring population growth
- 3Introduction from a nearby infested plant
Solution Steps
- 1Use blue sticky traps to monitor and reduce adult thrips
- 2Apply insecticidal soap or a spinosad-based treatment for active infestations
- 3Remove severely damaged leaflets
- 4Isolate affected plants from other houseplants until cleared
Prevention Tip
Thrips damage on ZZ Plant is sometimes mistaken for natural leaf texture â check closely with a magnifying glass if unusual scarring appears.
