Question
Hi Ms. Crawley, I have a snake plant that I've had a while in the dining room...in ceramic pot, gets afternoon indirect sun, water once a month..haven't repotted for a while...looks like a round postule and then looks as if someone has taken their fingernail and dug a small chunk out of green plant so looks like beige small round spot...seems to be spreading from one ste m to the others...help.....thanks.....

Answer
Hi Kay,  Scales are sap sucking insects that will attack houseplants. The best way to fight them is catch them early and spray your plant with a soapy dishwater mixture. Basically just mix some water with dish soap and thoroughly cover the plant twice a day for about a week.  If this does not work you can try a product called Atomic Grow that will keep your snake plant and all your house plants healthy.  kathy