Kalanchoe Rosalina Don Nando White Cottony Spots
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Kalanchoe Rosalina Don Nando – White Cottony Spots

Why does your Kalanchoe Rosalina Don Nando have white cottony spots? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.

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Mealybugs

These sap-sucking insects produce a white, waxy, cottony secretion to protect themselves as they feed on the succulent stems and leaves of Kalanchoe. They often congregate in the crevices between leaf nodes or near the base of the plant.

Very Common
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How to confirm: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to dab the spots; if they dissolve instantly, it is likely mealybugs.
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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 their waxy coatings.
3 Use a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to manually remove visible white cottony clusters from leaf crevices and stems.
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Powdery Mildew

This fungal disease manifests as a white, flour-like coating on the leaf surfaces. While more common in humid environments, it can affect Kalanchoe if airflow is poor or if moisture lingers on the foliage.

Common
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How to confirm: Check if the white spots look like dust that can be rubbed off with your finger and if new leaves are appearing distorted.
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1 Apply an organic fungicide to the affected leaves to eliminate the powdery mildew spores and prevent further spread.
2 Prune and discard any heavily infected foliage to reduce the fungal load on the plant.
3 Improve air circulation around the plant and avoid overhead watering to ensure the foliage stays dry.
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Cottony Blight (Botrytis)

In conditions of high humidity and low ventilation, Botrytis can create fuzzy, greyish-white patches on decaying plant tissue. This often starts at the base of the rosette or where leaves meet the stem.

Common
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How to confirm: Inspect the base of the plant for any signs of soft, brown rot accompanying the white fuzzy growth.
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1 Prune away all affected leaves and stems showing white fuzzy patches using sterilized shears to prevent the fungus from spreading.
2 Apply an organic fungicide to the plant to combat the remaining fungal spores and protect healthy tissue.
3 Improve air circulation around the plant and reduce humidity by avoiding overhead watering and ensuring the plant is not in a stagnant area.

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