What Is The Milky, Sticky Substance Coming Out Of My Plant?

The “hen” of my hen and chicks plant seems to have a sticky white substance coming out of it. Would this be from root rot? Fruit flies seem to be attracted to it. This is an indoor plant.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 09/21/2022 @ 3:48 am

Check your plants carefully for pests such as aphids or scale. They both produce honeydew, which is a sticky substance.

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