aloe vera

My plant was doing well but suddenly took a turn for the worse. Leaves almost look like chunks are in them.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 12/01/2015 @ 12:27 am

This is likely Brown Scale.
As the insects grow they become fatter and may appear to be bumps in the leaves.
You can use a Q tip dipped in rubbing alcohol and wipe each insect away.
Spraying the plant with a insecticidal soap will also be effective.
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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm ^[2]

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