Pest Infestation
Common houseplant pests include spider mites, mealybugs, fungus gnats, scale, and aphids. Early detection makes management easier.
संभावित कारण
Spider Mites
Why: Thrive in dry, warm conditions. Very small and often go unnoticed until damage is visible.
Signs to check: Fine webbing on leaves, tiny dots on leaf undersides, stippled or speckled leaves.
Mealybugs
Why: Sap-sucking insects that produce a white, cottony substance.
Signs to check: White fluffy clusters on stems, leaf joints, or undersides.
Fungus Gnats
Why: Larvae thrive in consistently moist soil.
Signs to check: Small flying insects around soil surface, especially when watering.
क्या जाँचें
- 1Inspect leaf undersides with a magnifying glass
- 2Check stem joints and new growth areas
- 3Look for webbing, sticky residue, or white fluff
- 4Note any small flying insects around the soil
आगे क्या करें
- Isolate affected plant from other plants
- Wipe leaves with a damp cloth for minor infestations
- Allow soil to dry between waterings for fungus gnats
- Consider neem oil or insecticidal soap for persistent issues
कब मदद लें
- Infestation spreading to other plants
- Severe leaf damage or leaf drop
- Plant showing overall decline despite treatment
मुख्य बात
Regular inspection is the best prevention. Catching pests early makes them much easier to manage.
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स्रोत: RHS, Missouri Botanical Garden, NC State Extension. सामग्री शैक्षिक उद्देश्यों के लिए सार्वजनिक रूप से उपलब्ध बागवानी संदर्भों से संकलित है। स्रोत संगठन केवल पारदर्शिता के लिए सूचीबद्ध हैं और समर्थन का संकेत नहीं देते।