Underneath my Lilly Pilly's leaves

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Pierre
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Underneath my Lilly Pilly's leaves

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Hello everyone,

I have noticed for some time now a white powder/saltish like deposit under pretty much all leaves, except young ones. Do you have any idea?
Thank you in advance,
Pierre.
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Post by Boics »

They look like little spores or eggs to me.

I'd consider that you could simply wipe these all clean with a cloth if there aren't too many.
I can't imagine they would be good for your tree and I can't imagine a tragic end to simply cleaning them off.

If there is too many i'd try just hosing them all off maybe?
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Re: Underneath my Lilly Pilly's leaves

Post by Pierre »

Thank you Boics,
All leaves are like that...? Doesn't seem to bother the tree the slightest but it does bother me! :D
It does rub off very easily indeed.
Will keep you updated.
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Re: Underneath my Lilly Pilly's leaves

Post by dansai »

Looks like a pest to me. I'ld be getting rid of it asap
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