Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Dynamite White Cottony Spots
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Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Dynamite – White Cottony Spots

Why does your Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Dynamite have white cottony spots? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.

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Mealybugs

These small, soft-bodied insects secrete a white, waxy, cottony substance to protect themselves. They congregate on the stems and leaf axils of Hydrangeas, feeding on plant sap and causing leaf yellowing.

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How to confirm: Inspect the undersides of leaves and stem junctions for tiny, slow-moving insects covered in white fuzz.
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1 Isolate the plant immediately to prevent the mealybugs from spreading to your other houseplants.
2 Treat the infestation by spraying the plant with an organic insecticide or neem oil to kill the insects and remove the waxy coating.
3 Gently wipe away visible cottony clusters from stems and leaf axils using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
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Cottony Cushion Scale

This scale insect produces a thick, white, waxy covering that resembles tufts of cotton. They attach themselves to the woody stems and buds of the hydrangea, potentially leading to dieback if not controlled.

Common
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How to confirm: Look for hard, immobile bumps under the white mass on the stems of the plant.
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1 Apply an organic insecticide spray to the stems and buds to eliminate the scale insects and their waxy coverings.
2 Physically remove visible cottony clusters from the woody stems using a soft cloth or cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.
3 Prune away any heavily infested or dead branches using clean, sharp shears to prevent the spread of the infestation.
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Powdery Mildew (Early Stage/Fungal)

While typically appearing as a flat dusty coating, certain fungal growth patterns can appear slightly raised or fuzzy in high-humidity environments. This affects the leaf surface of Hydrangeas, causing them to curl and discolor.

Common
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How to confirm: Check if the white spots can be easily rubbed off with your finger like dust on a chalkboard.
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1 Apply an organic fungicide to the affected leaves to stop the spread of the fungal spores.
2 Prune and dispose of any heavily infected leaves to prevent the fungus from spreading to healthy foliage.
3 Improve air circulation around the plant and avoid overhead watering to reduce the humidity that promotes fungal growth.

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