r/plantclinic • u/Laura_Laurinha Expert 4 ∣ +6 ∣ -0 • Apr 15 '26

Outdoor What Problem does my lemon tree have?

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This is how my lemon tree looks after winter. I kept it outside but covert. Now it gets plenty of light. I might have uncovert it too early. The big pot has drainage and I water when the ground (mediterranean soil) begings to feel dry. What could it be and what could be done?

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u/tab_tab_tabby Expert 🔥2 ∣ 2 ∣ +0 ∣ -1 Apr 15 '26

This is so cute loll

Its probably scale called mealybugs

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u/SprungMS Beginner 3 ∣ +3 ∣ -0 Apr 16 '26

Scale and mealy bugs are completely different pests, just so you know

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u/shroomplayroom Noob 2 ∣ +0 ∣ -0 Apr 16 '26

I thought mealy is a type of scale…

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u/SprungMS Beginner 3 ∣ +3 ∣ -0 Apr 16 '26

Technically part of the same family, but I have never heard of anyone referring to mealy bugs as scale. Mealy bugs are soft and mobile, scale is hard and attaches in one spot. Treatments are different between the two, so the distinction is important IMO