Fungus or insects on fiddle leaf fig?
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Tiny bugs in soil of fiddle leaf fig
Comments (7)Most mites are not dangerous to plants - they may be annoying to us - and I would not use systemic if these were in the soil. Most are beneficial - predatory mites. They feed on destructive bugs/pests. Obviously, not the dreaded spider mites! Beneficials actually could be used to fight the spider mites. They are tiny, but if you could see them having 8 legs, they are mites. Springtails are also beneficials, you'll always find them by millions in compost. They love organic and wet environment. Many help in controlling plant fungal diseases. Even fungus gnats won't really harm the plant, unless there is huge infestation. Their larvae could feed on roots, and that's why they are not welcomed. And the flies are so annoying!!! As tommyr pointed out, many creatures are sign of too much moisture and organic matter. Providing well-draining substrate with inorganic components (much less chance of over-watering) will help to eliminate (or at least greatly reduce) many of them....See MoreUnknown Fiddle Leaf Fig Pest?
Comments (6)Can't offer much info, but just a friendly note that you'll probably get more attention if you post some photos of the fungus, the whole plant, the potting media, and give some description of what conditions the plant is in/is living in. The pests look like scale to me. I've seen neem oil and Bayer 3-in-1 recommended as treatment options. Again, I don't have much experience here (sorry), but throwing that info out there in case you want to search around for more details. There are many threads about scale treatment on this forum....See MorePropagating Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaf
Comments (17)Personally, I'd use a soil drench made with 1.47% Imidacloprid at the rate of 1 tsp/ quart (or liter) of water. It should provide immediate 100% knockdown, and will persist in the soil for quite a while. It works systemically in the plant, so should keep your plant free of predators like scale, mealybug, thrips, …………… . If you are unable to maintain your plants' root systems in a state of high vitality (good health), a healthy plant is only something you can wish for. To a large degree, your ability to provide a healthy environment for roots depends on your choice of soil; not to mention that an appropriate soil, one that allows you to water correctly w/o the plant having to pay the price exacted by a soil that remains soggy for extended periods, makes your job as a grower much easier across the board. If you like, I can provide a link to a thread that explains how water behaves in container soils. Gaining an understanding of the concept it outlines is almost certainly the largest step forward a container gardener can take at any one time. Al...See MoreHELP!gnats? in fiddle leaf fig soil...
Comments (4)Very likely fungus gnats, which can be an issue with many houseplants. Typically they are attracted to damp, organic soils, where the adult gnats lay eggs that develop into larvae that feeds on the soil organic material and plant roots. Fungus gnats are usually a sign of overwatering. Or a potting mix that is excessively water retentive. Cutting back on the watering or repotting with a fresh, better draining soil mix is advised. You can trap the adult gnats with yellow sticky traps and kill the larvae by dosing with a dilute hydrogen peroxide solution. But they will return if you do not address the soil or watering issues as well....See Moreallen_L
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