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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comMy Bird of Paradise keeps getting a sticky substance on the leaves. What is it? Do I harm the plant if I wash it off? What would you recommend if it is ok to wash it off?
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1 Comment To "Bird of Paradise Houseplant"
#1 Comment By Alisma On 01/25/2017 @ 4:57 pm
The sticky substance could be honeydew, which is a secretion of small plant-feeding insects such as aphids and scale bugs:
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Check the plant (and surrounding houseplants) for any insects. The best way to get rid of honeydew is to control the insect pests- you can find information on control options by following the links in the article above. Washing the plant is fine, and it might knock off some of the pests too.