Urbandonny
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White, furry stuff on my Fukien Tea leaves

Can anyone advise me how to eliminate this “white, furry” stuff on my Fukien Tea Bonsai leaves and branch joints?
It is a religiously watered, indoor plant with a Southern exposure. It seems healthy, but this white stuff “just ain’t right.” It’s also sticky to the touch.
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I can’t get a focused view of them, but it seems likely that they are mealy bugs. I would suggest just using jets of water at first, or add mild soap not detergent until just sudsy — use a sprayer that can be adjusted to squirt water or even water gun.

If this doesn’t get them off, then dab with alcohol soaked cotton swabs, then swipe off, then soapy water, then rinse.



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