Just realised that my monstera had these specks and I'm unsure. Is it something to worry about? An insect or bug? Recieved this less than two weeks ago
The plant is watered normally, in a chunky aroid mix, gets about 12 hours under a grow light + a few hours of indirect light.
by RoyalGrouchy6987
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Looks like !scale
Oh yeah, that’s scale. Aptly named, they are dome shaped and almost have a tough shell exterior. Thrips are much smaller and shaped like grains of rice.
Separate the plant from any others. The scale should be easy to wipe off with a soft cloth, I find manual removal before the infestation takes hold to be key. Cut off any foliage you cant de-bug. A spray can be used infrequently to manage them after that.