Why does my plant have holes?
Holes in leaves: Holes in the leaves are usually associated with poor nutrition or hot, dry air. Many people believe insects cause this, however, unless you keep the plant outdoors, this is rarely the case. The plant could be too dry from lack of adequate humidity as well.
What is holes in plants called?
Stomata (noun, “STO-mah-tah”, singular “stoma”) These are the small pores in plant stems or leaves that allow carbon dioxide in and oxygen and water vapor out. Each tiny hole is surrounded by a pair of cells called guard cells. These cells control whether a stoma is open or closed.
Why do my flower leaves have holes?
Holes in the leaves are usually the work of bugs, although leaf diseases sometimes kill spots or patches in the leaves, leading to the dry tissue falling out and resembling chewing damage. (A disease masquerading as bug damage is one explanation why insecticides wouldn’t be working.)
What’s eating holes in my plants?
Leaf holes from slugs and snails are common in many types of plants, including basil, hosta, hibiscus, cabbage, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes and peppers. These pests do most of their damage at night. Slugs and snails eat large, irregular holes in plant leaves.
How do you treat holes in plant leaves?
Leaf miners burrow twisting tunnels across leaves. For both, treat with insecticidal soap or horticultural oil. Sucking insects poke tiny holes in leaves and draw the juices out of them. Common sucking insects include aphids, squash bugs, and spider mites.
Is dish soap OK for plants?
It’s not recommended to use dish detergent (like Dawn), laundry detergent, or hand soap (even the “natural” versions), since these soaps contain abrasive ingredients that could harm your plants. For DIY insecticide, organic pure castile liquid soap is the best solution since it’s all natural and highly effective.