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Help with new Fiddle Leaf Fig/Ficus Lyrata! Scales? Potting Soil?

8 years ago

Just got my FLF yesterday and last night after examining it I noticed some weird tiny brown dots on the stems and leaf creases. I think they're scales? Can anyone help with the ID? I sprayed it with Bayer Neem Oil, all over the stems, leaves (top and bottom).

If it is SCALES, how do I go about getting rid of them? Should I use a wash the entire plant since I need to repot it (what kind of potting soil should I use? Can I use Cactus Soil + Perlite since it should be well drained? Or return the entire plant? Any suggestions/help would be greatly appreciated. Newbie here lol. Thanks.

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