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parasites on chili plant, help needed (self.greenspace)

submitted 2 months ago by sleepybisexual to c/greenspace

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My chili has parasites, the soft white blob ones, how do I remove them

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[–] sleepybisexual 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Can't, its a young plant, that would probably make leaves come off, also too heavy to move to shade

[–] Jake_Farm@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 months ago

Probably means you should wait for sun down.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 3 points 1 month ago

Unfortunately, you need to decide whether you want the plant to try to survive mealy bugs or try to survive alcohol on the leaves.

I don't think spraying a cloth with a bit of alcohol+water (I have had success without the soap) is too great a threat, but that's your call.