pcster Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) Hey guys, My Piper betle (if it even is the real thing) makes lots of little balls on the underside of the leafs and when they dry up they become blackish. Can someone tell me what these little balls are and if it's bad or good that they're on there? Edited November 28, 2011 by pcster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H.E. Pennypacker Posted November 28, 2011 That's certainly not good. Heavily infested with somekind of scale insect. I'd dispose of the most damaged leaves and spray pesticides on the remaining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted November 28, 2011 Looks like the real thing. the balls are unlikely from the piper, but rather from an insect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcster Posted November 28, 2011 Okay, I'll try to get rid of them then. Really appreciated the quick answers guys thanks! and I'm happy to hear it's the real deal :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted November 28, 2011 well, to be sure about ID we'd need to see the whole plant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcster Posted November 28, 2011 Well that can be arranged, here are some pictures: whole plant new shoots base of the plant cutting I took from her Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kadakuda Posted November 28, 2011 im no piper expert but they can be fairly variable in leaf size/shape. When in doubt i go by taste/smell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
