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Kalanchoe Passion Dione Sticky Leaves
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Kalanchoe Passion Dione – Sticky Leaves

Why does your Kalanchoe Passion Dione have sticky leaves? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.

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Aphid Infestation

Aphids are sap-sucking insects that excrete a sugary substance known as honeydew, which creates the sticky residue on Kalanchoe leaves. They often cluster on the undersides of leaves or near new growth.

Very Common
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How to confirm: Inspect the undersides of the leaves and tender stems for tiny, green, or black pear-shaped insects.
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1 Spray the plant thoroughly 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 to prevent fungal growth and allow the plant to breathe.
3 Inspect the undersides of leaves and new growth regularly, and use yellow sticky traps to capture any remaining flying insects.
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Scale Insects

Scale insects attach themselves to the succulent stems and leaves of Kalanchoe, feeding on sap and secreting honeydew. Unlike aphids, they appear as small, immobile bumps or shells.

Very Common
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How to confirm: Look for stationary, hard, brownish or white bumps on the stems that can be scraped off with a fingernail.
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1 Treat the plant with an organic insecticide spray to eliminate the scale insects and stop the secretion of honeydew.
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic
$10
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2 Physically remove visible scale insects from the stems and leaves using a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.
3 Wipe the sticky residue from the leaves with a damp cloth to prevent fungal growth and allow the plant to breathe.
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Mealybug Infestation

Mealybugs are soft-bodied insects that produce honeydew and are often accompanied by a white, cottony wax. They thrive in the crevices of Kalanchoe leaf bases.

Common
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How to confirm: Check the junctions where leaves meet the stem for small, white, fuzzy patches.
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1 Isolate the plant immediately to prevent the spread of mealybugs to other houseplants and treat the infestation with an organic insecticide spray.
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic
$10
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2 Use a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to manually remove visible white, cottony clusters from the leaf crevices.
3 Wipe the sticky honeydew residue from the leaves using a soft cloth and water to prevent fungal growth.
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Whitefly Infestation

Whiteflies are small flying insects that congregate on the undersides of Kalanchoe foliage and excrete honeydew as they feed.

Common
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How to confirm: Gently tap the plant to see if a cloud of tiny white insects flies out from beneath the leaves.
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1 Apply an organic insecticide spray to the undersides of the leaves to eliminate adult whiteflies and larvae.
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic
$10
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2 Place yellow sticky traps near the plant to capture flying adults and monitor the infestation level.
Super Ninja Fungus Gnat Traps - 30 Pack
Super Ninja Fungus Gnat Traps - 30 Pack
30 pcs
$7
In Stock
3 Wipe the sticky residue from the leaves using a soft cloth and water to prevent fungal growth and allow the plant to breathe.

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