By Howee74
United Kingdom
Not strictly a garden question.... we've got an Aspidistra and some of the leaves now have white spots on them - can anyone offer a diagnosis and remedy?
- 3 Oct, 2013
Answers
Ha ha thanks - its something thats developed and isn't on all of the leaves. It looks to me like mould so i think you're right, i'll try your treatment. Do you know what might have caused it?
3 Oct, 2013
If those spots are clumps of sticky fuzz, it might be mealybugs.
3 Oct, 2013
Fungal infections are generally connected with warm, damp conditions, not enough air circulating, and such like. Spores could come in from anywhere.
3 Oct, 2013
They do look a bit fuzzy...
4 Oct, 2013
Just looked up mealybugs, dont think its them
4 Oct, 2013
Is it something that has just developed? Is it on all leaves or just a few?
It could be a fungal infection - in which case spray with a solution of baking soda (1 teaspoon in a pint of water with a bit of soap). Makes sure to spray undersides of the leaves as well. You'll need to do it every few days - it isn't an instant solution
Alternatively you have quite an attractive spotted aspidistra or someone's been painting the ceiling :o)
3 Oct, 2013