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Q.sticky leaves on orchids

Zone Ocean City, New jersey | Anonymous added on June 24, 2016 | Answered

What is causing the stickiness on the leaves of one of my orchids? Other plants do not have it. I fertilize and treat with orchid probiotics according to directions.

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Downtoearthdigs
Answered on June 25, 2016

The sticky substance is honeydew. It is caused by an insect issue.
Treat the plant with Neem Oil

Here is a few links.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-honeydew.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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