Troubleshooting
Golden Ice Plant problems — and how to fix them
Golden Ice Plant (Lampranthus aureus) is generally low-drama, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Root and crown rot
The most common problem — caused by poorly drained soil or excessive irrigation; affected plants collapse at the base; prevention through drainage is the only reliable control.
Mealybugs
White waxy colonies accumulate in stem crevices and at leaf axils; remove with a cotton bud dipped in isopropyl alcohol or apply a systemic insecticide in severe cases.
Prevent golden ice plant problems before they start
Most golden ice plant issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Golden Ice Plant problems — FAQ
Why is my golden ice plant root and crown rot?
The most common problem — caused by poorly drained soil or excessive irrigation; affected plants collapse at the base; prevention through drainage is the only reliable control.
Why is my golden ice plant mealybugs?
White waxy colonies accumulate in stem crevices and at leaf axils; remove with a cotton bud dipped in isopropyl alcohol or apply a systemic insecticide in severe cases.