Q.What is on my lilies, and how do I treat it?
White fuzzy stuff on my lily buds and stems.
GKH_Susan
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on June 15, 2020
Without a photo, my guess would be mealybugs. They have a cottony white appearance. Insecticides often do not help, but sometimes Neem Oil does. (Neem Oil will also help if its powdery mildew.) Beneficial insects in the garden will help control mealybugs. Here is more info:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/outdoor-mealybug-control.htm
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