Question From:
Leanne in Botant, Sydney NSW
Nature of problem:
Mealy bug
Type of Plant (if known):
Maiden hair fern
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
White Colton wool appearance not much growth
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Pot n peak
How often do you water the plant:
In winter once a fortnight and weekly in summer
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
Ten to twelve hours
What type of plant is it:
Maiden hair
How long since you planted it:
Repotted one year ago
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
Fortnightly with Aqua sol
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoors
What other treatments have you given the plant:
Confided spray and tablets and pest oil
Upload photo if available:
Other Comments:
Answer: Hi Leanne, Your story doesn’t really ring true. Normally Mealy bug only troubles indoor plants. Your self-diagnosis instead of more details on the symptoms (or better still a photo), has prevented me from being able to help you. Don
