The Garden Community for Garden Lovers
 
sunbeam

By Sunbeam

West Midlands, United Kingdom

Camellia help please
What are these under my camellia leaves and what should I do about them ?




Answers

 

Cottony camellia scales, Pulvinaria floccifera.
If only a few then dab each one with a cotton bud soaked in Methylated spirits. Otherwise use a soap based insecticide. They are covered in wax so soap is needed to break down their protection so that they either dehydrate or the insecticide can reach them.

13 Jun, 2023

 

Thank you very much - is “bug clear” a
soap based one
Or which ones are ?
Sorry about repeat of question below but I thought it hadn’t gone so repeated it !

13 Jun, 2023

 

Not sure, but I think Bug Clear Ultra is.
If not then just add a drop of washing up liquid when you mix up the spray.

13 Jun, 2023

 

Thank You that’s great

13 Jun, 2023

 

Once treated keep on checking every few weeks and repeat if the situation warrants it.

15 Jun, 2023

 

Thank you - it’s too easy to
Move on to the next problem!

15 Jun, 2023

How do I say thanks?

Answer question

 


Not found an answer?