Whether as an ornamental or useful plant: Aloe vera (botanically also: Aloe barbadensis) is one of the trendy indoor plants. If white spots form on the leaves of the robust plant, you should investigate the cause.
What causes white spots on aloe vera?
In younger plants it is anatural phenomenonor an infestation with mealybugs or spider mites. If the white spots appear on older plants, one of these twopests has established itself.
When are white spots on young plants dangerous?
It is easy to determine whether white spots on young aloe vera plants pose a danger to the plantWipe off the white spots with a damp cloth. If they can be wiped off, it is a pest infestation. If the white spots cannot be wiped off, this is the natural leaf pattern.
How do I get rid of white spots on aloe vera?
After determining the infestation, the followingmeasures must be carried out:
- Isolate Aole vara
- Wipe mealybugs with a damp cloth
- Spray spider mite webs with water
- Check the plant daily
- Repeat if necessary
- In case of severe infestation: remove affected leaves
Tip
Spider mites and mealybugs are stubborn pests. Do not be fooled. The pests often only appear again after weeks.
How do I prevent white spots on aloe vera?
To avoid white spots on the leaves of Aloe Vera, the plant should becared for properly. Poorly cared for specimens are more often attacked by pests because they are weakened. Proper care includes
- Choice of location
- Substrate
- Pouring
- Fertilize
- Pest control (don't forget the underside of the leaves)
Tip
Mealybugs and spider mites love dryness
Although spider mites and mealybugs can occur all year round, the risk of an infestation is particularly high when the air is very dry. In winter, the infestation is encouraged by dry heating air; in summer, the pests nest in extreme heat and a lack of rain.
