Spider Plant with Brown Sticky Spots: Scale Insect Infestation

Brown Sticky/Fuzzy Spots on Spider Plant = Scale—Hard to Eradicate

Sara's spider plant has brown sticky/fuzzy spots near base. White inside when removed. Tips occasionally brown. Plant otherwise full with many babies. Other plants healthy.

Expert Confirmation from Will Creed

Accurate description of scale insects. Hard to eradicate on spider plants.

Treatment

1. Remove most affected lower leaves.
2. Thoroughly drench all surfaces with chosen treatment (alcohol spray, horticultural oil, Brand X, Hot Pepper Wax, neem oil).
3. Repeat in 5–7 days for crawlers.
4. Check weekly.

Will lists same non-toxic options as previous scale answers. Nearby plants? He can assess their scale susceptibility.

Contact Will at wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com or HorticulturalHelp.com.