Author Topic: Sisso Spinach Pest?  (Read 1021 times)

AlexTrees

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Sisso Spinach Pest?
« on: May 10, 2020, 10:48:28 AM »
hello, what’s this on my sisso ?! what should i do? it’s a potted sisso plant that i’ve had for about 2 months.






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Re: Sisso Spinach Pest?
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2020, 10:06:15 PM »
Caterpillars. Clip the plant back and cover with tulle netting to protect it from further damage. It can grow in full sun and the net will give it just a little shade. I've had a patch in ground for a few years sometimes the caterpillars tear it up then it regrows fresh againn when they leave.