Jasmine Salt-Like Crystals: Underwatering + Pest Complex

Decoding the Symptoms

• Dry, falling leaves: Underwatering (yellow leaves = dry; black = wet).
• "Salt" at leaf junctions: Likely mealybugs (white, waxy) or scale (bumpy), not mineral deposits.
• Post-move stress: Root disturbance + environment change.

Integrated Fix

1. Water gauge: $5 tool eliminates guesswork. Water when meter reads "dry" at root zone.
2. Neem oil spray: 100% pure. Covers mealybugs, scale, mites, fungal issues. Weekly × 3.
3. Humidifier: Apartment air is dry. Target 40–50% RH.
4. Grow light: 12–14 hrs/day if no direct sun.
5. Isolate: Keep affected plant away from others until clean.

Feeding

Stop fertilizing until new growth appears. Then use balanced liquid at ¼ strength monthly.

The "salt" is almost certainly insects. Neem + correct watering + humidity solves the complex.