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Hello, I have what I believe is an Autumn Joy Sedum plant. It has developed black specks all over it. I am wondering what these specks are and how to treat. Please help!
Black specks in Sedum plant
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That looks like damage from a bug infestation, try spraying it with some washing up liquid diluted in water @Wildfower26.
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These are Aphids (Aphididae, Homotera) on Autumn Joy Sedum (Hylotelephium x 'Herbstfreude').
You may spray the plant with an insecticidal soap or an isopropyl or ethanol solution of 70% or higher.
Many succulent growers prefer to use an alcohol spray for aphids, as it is less likely to remove the waxy bloom that gives so many succulent their attractive silver and grey leaf tones.
These are Aphids (Aphididae, Homotera) on Autumn Joy Sedum (Hylotelephium x 'Herbstfreude').
You may spray the plant with an insecticidal soap or an isopropyl or ethanol solution of 70% or higher.
Many succulent growers prefer to use an alcohol spray for aphids, as it is less likely to remove the waxy bloom that gives so many succulent their attractive silver and grey leaf tones.