PLANT CARE LIBRARY / 07
Pests & leaf problems
Look closely before deciding how to respond.
Step by step
- 1
Inspect closely
Inspect leaf undersides, stems, and leaf joints for insects, sticky residue, webbing, or cottony clusters.
- 2
Separate & check
Separate a plant with visible pests and inspect nearby plants.
- 3
Identify & follow up
Identify the pest before choosing a treatment. Check again over the following days.
Common mistake
Treating every white patch as the same problem.
In practice
Cottony clusters at leaf joints can suggest mealybugs. Fine webbing and speckling can suggest spider mites.