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Kalanchoe Taranta Orange White Cottony Spots
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Kalanchoe Taranta Orange – White Cottony Spots

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

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Jump to cause: Mealybugs Cottony Scale Botrytis (Gray Mold)

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Mealybugs

These small insects produce a white, waxy, cottony secretion to protect themselves as they suck sap from the Kalanchoe's fleshy leaves and stems. They are highly common in succulents and thrive in stagnant indoor environments.

Very Common
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How to confirm: Inspect the crevices between leaf bases and under the foliage for tiny, moving white insects.
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1 Isolate the plant immediately from other greenery to prevent the mealybugs from spreading to your entire collection.
2 Treat the infestation by spraying the plant with an organic insecticide or neem oil to kill the insects and their waxy secretions.
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
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3 Improve airflow around the plant by using a small fan or moving it to a less stagnant area to discourage future mealybug outbreaks.
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Cottony Scale

Similar to mealybugs, these pests create a white, fuzzy appearance on the plant surface. They attach themselves to the stem and can cause the orange pigmentation of the Kalanchoe to fade or turn necrotic.

Common
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How to confirm: Look for small, immobile bumps under the white fluff that do not move when poked with a toothpick.
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1 Isolate the plant immediately to prevent the spread of scale to other greenery and treat the affected areas 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
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2 Use a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to manually remove the white cottony clusters from the stems and leaves.
3 Improve air circulation around the plant and avoid overwatering, as high humidity can encourage pest infestations.
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Botrytis (Gray Mold)

While usually gray, early stages of Botrytis in high humidity can appear as fuzzy white patches on decaying succulent tissue. This fungus thrives when Kalanchoe leaves remain damp for extended periods.

Common
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How to confirm: Check if the white spots are accompanied by soft, mushy, or rotting leaf tissue.
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1 Prune away all affected leaves and stems immediately using sterilized shears to prevent the fungus from spreading to healthy tissue.
Fiskars 5/8" Bypass Pruning Shears
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2 Apply an organic fungicide to the plant to combat the fungal spores and protect remaining healthy leaves.
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic
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3 Improve air circulation around the plant and reduce humidity by ensuring the soil surface dries out between waterings.
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter SMM-V3
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter SMM-V3
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