Noticed white fuzzy spots on one Hoya Carnosa. Pretty sure it’s not mold, but I’m worried it is pests.

Watered when soil is dry and pot has drainage. Decent light in south facing window.

by GlumWillingness4225

8 Comments

  1. Mealybugs I believe. They suck the sap from the plant and can be harmful to the plant.

  2. AnonymousStary

    Mealy bugs, they are a pain. Neem Oil helps to get rid of them and you can also spray your plant with 70% alcohol. It will take time but they will go away.

  3. GlumWillingness4225

    Thanks for the replies. My first mealybug infestation! Unfortunately I found them in a few other plants also. I’m going to try to save everything. Looks like I better get some neem oil and get spraying.

  4. Flashy-Fall2716

    It doesn’t look like you have it too bad, tho I can’t see the whole plant. Remove the mealy bugs with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol or soapy water . Keep an eye out for more and repeat as needed.

  5. Gullible-Desk9809

    Mealy bugs!! Spray some neem and you can change soil and add bonide systemic houseplant insect granules. Quarantine them from eachother the best you can.

  6. Fearless_Nope

    that’s a “something worse” if i do say myself

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