Black Specks Over Petals And Sticky Leaves Indoor Primrose

Purchased a yellow primrose from supermarket 3 weeks ago, all fine, on sunny windowsill but last week or so tiny tiny black specks appeared on some of the petals, the leaves are a bit spotty and holey, but sticky!

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 04/11/2022 @ 1:17 am

Stickiness usually indicates honeydew, which is produced by insects such as scale and aphids. Treat your plant with Neem oil and see if that helps.

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