| Among many of my plants, I have a mid size ficus tree (indoors). Lately I noticed some kind of white sticky gooey stuff on its leaves and little brunches. It doesn't look good. It also seems to be getting worse even though there are many new leaves coming out. Is there something I should worry about? I never seen this in any of my plants. |
Inspect your ficus tree to determine which of these pests is feasting on your plant. Scale insects are difficult to control because their hard coating protects them from chemical sprays. You can scrape these critters off with your fingernail. Mealybugs can be controlled with a pyrethrin based insecticide. Both pests can be controlled if you dab them with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol. Be sure to isolate your tree from other houseplants until you get the insect population under control! |
