Pest identification
What's eating my aloe minima?
Mealybugs
Signs: Fluffy white wax tucked between leaves; sticky residue and stunted new growth.
Control: Dab colonies with 70% isopropyl alcohol; spray entire plant with diluted neem oil weekly until resolved.
Spider mites
Signs: Silvery or bronze stippling on leaf surfaces; fine webbing in dry, warm conditions.
Control: Increase ambient humidity, rinse the plant, then treat with insecticidal soap spray every 5–7 days.
Fungus gnats
Signs: Clouds of tiny flies around the pot; root damage from larvae in waterlogged compost.
Control: Let soil dry well between waterings; use sticky yellow traps for adults and a BTi drench to kill larvae.
Keep aloe minima pest-free
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Aloe Minima pests — FAQ
What is eating my aloe minima?
Aloe minima is a compact succulent houseplant most troubled by mealybugs sheltering between its small, closely set leaves. Spider mites are a secondary risk in hot, dry rooms. Root rot from overwatering can attract fungus gnats. Quick action with rubbing alcohol and correct watering keeps this plant healthy.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on aloe minima?
Fluffy white wax tucked between leaves; sticky residue and stunted new growth. Dab colonies with 70% isopropyl alcohol; spray entire plant with diluted neem oil weekly until resolved.
How do I get rid of spider mites on aloe minima?
Silvery or bronze stippling on leaf surfaces; fine webbing in dry, warm conditions. Increase ambient humidity, rinse the plant, then treat with insecticidal soap spray every 5–7 days.
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on aloe minima?
Clouds of tiny flies around the pot; root damage from larvae in waterlogged compost. Let soil dry well between waterings; use sticky yellow traps for adults and a BTi drench to kill larvae.