Cyclamen Sticky Leaves: Scale Insect Treatment

Sticky honeydew + small oval brown bumps = scale insects. They suck sap, weaken plant, cause leaf drop.

Treatment

1. Isolate plant.
2. Manual removal: Scrape off with fingernail or alcohol-dipped swab.
3. Spray: 1 part rubbing alcohol + 8-10 parts water + few drops soap. Cover all surfaces. Repeat in 7 days.
4. Horticultural oil: SunSpray Ultra-Fine or neem oil (dilute per label).
5. Systemic: Imidacloprid granules in soil for heavy infestation.

Protect Other Plants

• Inspect all nearby plants.
• Treat preventively with soap spray.
• Quarantine new plants 2 weeks.

Cyclamen are prone to scale—check weekly.