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What's this on plant and name

sarahharmer2014sarahharmer2014 Posts: 36
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Hi all,

Does anyone know what the name of this plant is and what is the white on the stem is it a dease and can I do something with it ?













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  • sarahharmer2014sarahharmer2014 Posts: 36
    sarahharmer2014 said:
    Hi all,

    Does anyone know what the name of this plant is and what is the white on the stem is it a disease and can I do something with it ?














  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    That looks like powdery mildew, a fungus which commonly affects plants which are stressed, often due to under or overwatering.  It can spread from plant to plant and can be treated with a fungicide like Neem oil, available in a spray.  Is it a plant you have recently acquired? (As the label is still attached!)  The plant is a Dracaena, not sure which variety.
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    I'd take a guess at mealybugs, but hard to see them properly

    Billericay - Essex

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  • sarahharmer2014sarahharmer2014 Posts: 36
    Yea, but it's not mine just on here to find out for someone. 
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    Looking again, yes, @Pete.8, that does look like mealy bugs.  Also treatable but I disposed of two cacti with this problem as it kept recurring.
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    Dracaena marginata, I think.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
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