Hello. The symptoms of the plant (Strelitzia, plant care and growing guide) appear to be caused by a thrips attack (Thrips - pest management) but also by the action of abiotic factors such as drafts, lack of fertilization, high temperatures, low air humidity, etc. For the control of pests, it is recommended to apply 1-2 treatments at 7-10 days intervals with an insecticide such as , in a dose of 5 ml/10 L water. Spray the solution as finely as possible (), so as to achieve a more uniform distribution on the plant, both on the under and upper side of the leaves and on the stem. It is advisable to prepare a volume of solution corresponding to a single treatment (respecting the mentioned dosage) because the mixture already prepared does not have a validity longer than 24 hours. In order to help the plant to overcome the period of stress suffered, 7-10 days after the end of the insecticide treatments, it is recommended to apply a foliar fertilizer such as , according to the instructions in the product description. Also, in order to stimulate healthy plant growth, it is recommended to administer by watering a fertilizer such as , according to the instructions in the product description. In the future, in order to detect the presence of pests in time and to be able to apply a treatment at an early stage of the attack, it is recommended to use an adhesive trap such as: or . The color of the paper attracts insects, which then stick to the specific adhesive.
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