Fukien Tea and possible mold

[septicore]

Hello everyone!

I am brand new to bonsainut.com. I am a beginner bonsai enthusiast and I finally have a few plants in my collection. My first plant was this Fukien Tea, which I have had for almost a year. I have just started to use special fertilizer / seven insect spray (when I see insects) / and this liquid seaweed root grow (dark black liquid) on my plants. I only sprayed this particular fukien tea once with the seven spray and once with the root grow. However, I feel as if I have been watering the fukien too much lately, as I have noticed the soil has been damper than normal. It is also important to note that I live in South Florida, and even though it is winter, the humidity is a breeding ground for mold. As you can see on the images, I am concerned about the white moldish looking residue that is on the trunk of my fukien. If anyone can identify this as mold and possibly suggest an anti-fungal spray, that would at least put my mind at ease. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

 

[jk_lewis]

That may be wooly aphids. The pictures aren't that clear. Rub one of those patches of white fuzz, then look at your finger. Any red color? If so, that's a critter, not a mold.

 

[edprocoat]

JKL might right about aphids. I was looking at it and thought it almost looks like lime residue like you get from well water in the south, its sort of like a white powdery looking substance, its hard to tell from those pics but it looks very thin, so thats my best guess.

ed

 

[treebeard55]

Possibly mealybugs, too; they have a sweet tooth (or mandible, or whatever) for Fukien tea.

 

[daytona1911]

ahhh Fukien Teas. The beacons of the pest world. " come one come all! have a bite!"