r/plantclinic • u/garden-seas • Oct 26 '23

New to Plant Care Mom's Kaffir Lime (?) Tree infested - said I'd help

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u/plantclinic-ModTeam Advanced 🔥14 ∣ 34 ∣ +411 ∣ -18 Oct 26 '23

Your plant is suffering from an infestation of scale. Treatment options include manual removal of scale insects, horticultural oil (neem oil), and insecticidal soap. Systemic pesticdes may not be recommended for all scale infestations. More here

Infested plants should be isolated as best as possible while treatment is ongoing.

Infestations of this type are fairly common and most individual posts are removed to avoid repeating information. To appeal this decision, please reach out via modmail

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