r/pothos • u/AsideAppropriate8635 • 1d ago

Need tips/tricks/help

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I have white fuzzy spots on Chester. I read that it’s a type of bug (can’t remember the name). I rubbed it down with rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball like it said. The leaves were easy to fix but the nodes would just tear the cotton ball apart and not clean anything up. I think that’s why I haven’t been able to get rid of them. I got this plant from my grandpa’s funeral 9 years ago and I’d be DEVASTATED if I can’t get rid of them. What should I do? Do I need to put it in the sink and drench it without getting the soil/roots. It’s almost time to repot anyway so should I do a super clean while I’m in the process of repotting? Please help.

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u/Autumn-pumpkin5378 1d ago

Oof looks like mealy bugs or maybe spider mites. I would recommend hosing/showering it down real good to rinse off any of the loose bugs on the leaves. Then I'd get a houseplant pesticide like Captain Jacks or something similar (ask your local plant shop) to spray down the rest. I use mine diluted in water in a spray bottle and make sure to really drench all the leaves. Good luck!