ameliepoulain: What's wrong with this neps?

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What's wrong with this neps. ?
« Thread Started on Aug 19, 2007, 12:10am »





when I 1st bought the plant it was okay, but now this is how it looks. It's supposed to be a n. ramispina and it has a small 'anak' and it's affected too by the problem as you can see from the photos. Upon discovery of the condition, I've check the pot for pest, the only thing I found was a worm in the potting mix - removed immediately!

The other plants from the same batch & living under the same condition are doing okay.

Advices will be very much appreciated.
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Re: What's wrong with this neps. ?
« Reply #1 on Aug 19, 2007, 1:33am » I think it was attacked by some kind of nocturnal insect larva. Check it at night. Could be caterpillar of moth. « Last Edit: Aug 19, 2007, 1:35am by piscesilim »Link to Post - Back to Top 60.52.62.86Lim artificialive
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« Reply #2 on Aug 19, 2007, 11:34am » Yup, it may be a caterpillar. I think what i see is the 'waste' there on the leaves.
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« Reply #3 on Aug 19, 2007, 5:43pm » it's baby butterfly/moth
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« Reply #4 on Aug 19, 2007, 6:04pm » Just to add, N. Ramispina is regarded as a highlander
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Re: What's wrong with this neps. ?
« Reply #5 on Aug 19, 2007, 8:11pm » what should I do then?

can I use water based insect spray??? <---- okay okay... don't scold me lar... I've ran out of ideas lah...!
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Re: What's wrong with this neps. ?
« Reply #6 on Aug 19, 2007, 8:57pm » Amelie,

Is this an isolated incidence??. If so, simply find the catepillar (hiding inside the white cotton stuff) and chop it into two. Your plant will live happily ever after!
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« Reply #7 on Aug 19, 2007, 9:41pm » Yeah, if u dont wanna chop it into two, u can feed ur neps or VFT with it (like i laways do ) caterpillars are easier to deal with compared to scales/ mealy bugs or other micro insects.
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