Although there are only a few pests that seriously affect the money tree, you should not underestimate the danger of an infestation by mealybugs or mealybugs. If you don't deal with these pests immediately, the money tree may die.

Mealybug infestation should be better prevented, because they are difficult to combat

That is why mealybugs on money trees are so harmful

Mealybugs or mealybugs not only suck the moisture out of the leaves. At the same time, they release toxins through their saliva that damage the plant.

They also leave a sticky liquid on the leaves called honeydew. This coating can lead to an infestation of the money tree with sooty mold. You can hardly do anything against this fungal disease.

Therefore, watch your money tree carefully so that you can identify a mealybug infestation as quickly as possible.

Recognize mealybugs or mealybugs on the money tree

  • White spots on the leaves
  • white threads on the leaves
  • sticky mass on the leaves
  • Leaves turn yellow or soft
  • leaves fall off

When the leaves of the money tree turn yellow or fall off, it's almost too late to save the plant. Be alert when white dots appear on the leaves. Even if some leaves appear to be softening, you should closely inspect money trees for pests.

You can tell whether they are mealybugs by the small white webs forming on the leaves, which are a bit reminiscent of cotton balls. Sticky leaves are also a clue.

How to fight mealybugs

  • rain down money tree
  • isolate plant
  • Sprinkle insecticide as granules
  • Place plant sticks next to the plant
  • Spray insecticide

The often-recommended treatment of mealybugs with a soft soap solution does not make sense. The lice have a dense shell that cannot be penetrated.

Commercially available insecticides contain toxins that fight mealybugs. They are fed into the leaves via the substrate and poison the sucking pests there.

Dead mealybugs or mealybugs can be easily rubbed off with a soft cloth or brush.

tips

Fighting mealybugs takes a long time. If you use sprays, you need to use them for at least two weeks to catch the lice completely. As long as the money tree should also be placed separately.

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