What is happening here?

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  1. ennnceee

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    My daughter's houseplant looks like this. We wonder what it is and if there's anything we can do? Thank you...

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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    I'm thinking mealy bugs.
    Is it sticky and woolly.
     
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      Dab them with methylated spirit on a brush and don't keep so hot and dry.
       
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        Yes, we think mealy bugs. Thank you.
         
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