White sticky stuff on jade

Question

I have a healthy-looking jade plant that develops very sticky white blobs in the axles here and there. They are easy to remove with a Q-tip, but I need to know what is causing this phenomenon and how can I prevent it? Is it damaging to the plant?

Thank you very much.

Elly Dickason

Answer 1

This is an infestation of Mealybug.
These articles will help you.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm