Why does your Aglaonema have white cottony spots? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
These small, sap-sucking insects produce a white, waxy, cottony secretion to protect themselves and their eggs. They often cluster in the leaf axils and crevices of Aglaonema leaves.
Similar to mealybugs, scale insects produce a white, waxy covering that resembles cotton. They attach firmly to the stems or leaf undersides of Aglaonema and can cause yellowing of the foliage.
This fungal pathogen manifests as a white, powdery coating on the leaf surface. While less common in Aglaonema than in succulents, high humidity and poor airflow can trigger outbreaks.
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