white sticky substance on gardenia

White sticky substance on gardenia leaves and clustered around closed blooms. What is causing this and how do I treat my indoor gardenia plant?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 11/24/2015 @ 1:06 am

Sounds like Mealybug.
Neem Oil is a great way to treat this pest.

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