Kalanchoe Passion Amora Sticky Leaves - Causes & Fixes

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Aphid Infestation

Aphids are common pests for Kalanchoe species; they pierce the plant tissue to suck sap, excreting a sugary substance known as honeydew that creates the sticky residue.

Very Common

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How to confirm: Inspect the undersides of the leaves and new growth for tiny, pear-shaped insects.

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1 Immediately spray the plant with an organic insecticide to eliminate the aphid population and stop the production of honeydew.

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2 Wipe the sticky residue off the leaves using a soft cloth dampened with water or insecticidal soap to prevent fungal growth.

3 Inspect the undersides of leaves and new growth regularly, and use yellow sticky traps to capture any remaining flying aphids.

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Scale Insects

Scale insects attach themselves to the stems or leaf undersides of Kalanchoe; like aphids, they excrete honeydew as they feed on the plant's vascular fluids.

Very Common

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How to confirm: Look for small, stationary, bump-like protrusions on the stems that can be scraped off with a fingernail.

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1 Treat the plant with an organic insecticide to eliminate existing scale insects and prevent further feeding.

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2 Wipe the leaves and stems with a damp cloth to remove the sticky honeydew residue and any visible insect shells.

3 Inspect nearby plants and use a spray treatment to ensure the infestation does not spread.

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Mealybugs

These pests produce a sticky residue and are often accompanied by white, cottony masses in the crevices of the Kalanchoe leaves or at the leaf bases.

Common

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How to confirm: Check for white, fluffy clusters tucked deep into the junctions where leaves meet the stem.

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1 Inspect the crevices of the leaves and leaf bases for white, cottony masses and wipe them away with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.

2 Apply an organic insecticide spray to the entire plant, ensuring you coat the undersides of leaves and crevices to eliminate remaining pests and larvae.

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3 Place yellow sticky traps near the plant to capture any flying adult insects and prevent further infestation.

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