Small insects about inch with white waxy coverings over the body. Longer than wide. Mealy bugs present on foliage and roots. Produce copious amounts of honeydew. Irregular variegation of leaves and blooms in the form of splotches.
Symptoms are uneven bright yellow to white areas on the leaves and white spots on the flowers.
No treatment, this virus does not threaten the plant's life, but it may slow the plant's growth. This fungus attacks the new growth. The tiny needles die but don't fall off very easily. Sometimes the whole branch dies. Slow growth or even decline.