Does anyone know what this is on my leaves? (Pictures included)

gjs4786

gjs4786

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That's not spores. Spores require 400x magnification at least. Could possibly be eggs. What is your magnification here?
 
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Notice, how they are all on or very near a vein. They very light green lines that you see in the close up and other pictures. Seems like whatever it is, is targeting the veins. Mold spores would be connected to each other. Like city lights. it's not powdery mildew.
 
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My wife said she thinks it looks like some sort of crystalline growth, such as calcium. Do you foliar spray your plants? This could just be magnesium / salts / calcium building up via hard water. If you do foliar spray your plants, make sure you go back the next day with fresh, clean water to get the residue off. I wouldn't be too worried at this point.My wife has a good point. it does look like some sort of crystalline growth. But keep a close eye on it.
 
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This is what a certain type of scale bug looks like at adulthood. Seems similiar to what I'm seeding in your photos. https://bugtracks.wordpress.com/2013/10/07/ensign-scale/

keep in mind, not all scale species are going to look them same. I'd entertain the idea that it's scale, research more on that, and see if you can't get a confirmation. I would start preparing, personally, to wage war. Hopefully, thats not it. But this isn't natural. Well, pests are natural. What I mean is, ideal.
 
chris42393

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gjs4786 said:
My wife said she thinks it looks like some sort of crystalline growth, such as calcium. Do you foliar spray your plants? This could just be magnesium / salts / calcium building up via hard water. If you do foliar spray your plants, make sure you go back the next day with fresh, clean water to get the residue off. I wouldn't be too worried at this point.My wife has a good point. it does look like some sort of crystalline growth. But keep a close eye on it.
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Yes I do, every once and awhile and thank you! No problem xD haha I was thinking it was some crystalline type thing too, just not sure. Appreciate all the replies! Hopefully its just nothing, ill keep an eye on it! Thanks again!
 
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chris42393 said:
Yes I do, every once and awhile and thank you! No problem xD haha I was thinking it was some crystalline type thing too, just not sure. Appreciate all the replies! Hopefully its just nothing, ill keep an eye on it! Thanks again!
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No problem! I'm not saying you are a beginner, we all are. Just don't take what you want to hear and run with it. I would seriously look into the possibility of scale, which is a living insect that will vampire your plants.
 
chris42393

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gjs4786 said:
This is what a certain type of scale bug looks like at adulthood. Seems similiar to what I'm seeding in your photos. https://bugtracks.wordpress.com/2013/10/07/ensign-scale/

keep in mind, not all scale species are going to look them same. I'd entertain the idea that it's scale, research more on that, and see if you can't get a confirmation. I would start preparing, personally, to wage war. Hopefully, thats not it. But this isn't natural. Well, pests are natural. What I mean is, ideal.
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Just wanna give you a update! You helped me find it! It was a scale bug, it is called Ceroplastes rusci. I would of never found it haha Thanks!
 
abalonehx

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Wow, so its a beetle? Do they feed on the plant? I guess they do if youngins are all in the leaves, like mites. Never saw this before
 
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abalonehx said:
Wow, so its a beetle? Do they feed on the plant? I guess they do if youngins are all in the leaves, like mites. Never saw this before
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I don't think they are classified as a beetle. They're scale insects. That's why my wife thought it was a calcium buildup at first. A trained eye would have said scale pest infestation immediately. They definitely feed on the plant. He's looking at a systemic pesticide solution, most probably. Systemic meaning, it goes into the plants stems and branches, and kills them from the inside out.
 
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Scale...all day long. Best way to remove it is via a damp cloth and wipe them off (you may need to employ the help of a finger nail to remove any stubborn ones). Scale is highly resistant to pesticides, soaps, etc, because of their shell (scale). I would stay away from any systemic treatment; you're eventually going to smoke or consume this plant, and hence any chemicals that are in it.
 
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