Parrot Plant
By Darcya
9 Dec, 2009
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This picture describes the white spots that hav appeared on the leaves of the Parrot Plant
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Mmmm......looks like a kind of fungus Darcya.....could be its too humid and warm where it is.......
9 Dec, 2009
Fungus or mealybugs I'd say. If the spots look like flecks of cotton then it is a mealybug problem. If it looks more like a powder then I'd say powdery mildew.
To get rid of mealybugs you can dab them with some isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab. Put the alcohol directly on them. You could also try spraying the plant with insecticidal soap and oil mixture. Mix 1 tsp. insecticidal soap, 1/2 tsp. oil, and 1 quart water in a spray bottle. I use vegetable oil but you can use horticultural oil if you have some.
If it is powdery mildew then spray with a fungicide or you can use a sodium bicarbonate, oil and water mix.
Hope this helps. Good luck with your plant. :o)
10 Dec, 2009
Sid
I have uploaded the photo as you have asked. It is side on I'm afraid. I didn't check it before I transferred it. Please have a look and let me know. I'll check back in a few days.
Thank you
Angela
9 Dec, 2009