They’ve appeared in a matter of hours on my Calathea Setosa grey star, which is set to be watered today. She gets medium light and weekly watering, and hasn’t had an issue in the year I’ve had her. They don’t seem to be moving, but are on most of the leaves.
by philomelancholy
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Not on the neighboring plants
Looks like bug bites and the leaves are weeping. I would spray a concoction of rubbing alcohol, peroxide, and natural dr Brauners Castillo soap either peppermint or tea tree mixed (one squirt of each) in a bottle of water. Drench the leaves and soil. Wipe off the leaves. You can spray with neem oil to help longterm. Good luck! No spraying in direct sun btw.
Since it’s not been watered recently, it’s unlikely to be guttation. If it’s sticky, it could be a form of sap, either naturally produced or as a result of pests. The photos are too out of focus for me to tell if or what kind of pests, but the most common culprit would be spider mites on these
Mites? Neem Oil rub down needed. I would change out the soil too, just for safe matters….I only use bottled distilled water for my house plants.
Are they gritty? They could be mineral deposits from guttation. Most of my calatheas get them.
They look like mealy bugs! I hope I’m wrong…
I think its extrafloral nectarines.