Pest identification
What's eating my aloe mitis?
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony patches at leaf joints; honeydew makes leaves sticky and encourages mould.
Control: Apply 70% rubbing alcohol with a cotton swab; follow with neem oil spray every 7 days for 3–4 weeks.
Spider mites
Signs: Fine pale stippling and possible webbing on the upper leaf surface, especially in dry air.
Control: Mist foliage, remove heavily infested leaves, and spray with insecticidal soap on a weekly schedule.
Scale insects
Signs: Hard brown or tan bumps stuck to stems; leaves lose vigour and may yellow.
Control: Scrape scales off manually, wipe with alcohol, then apply horticultural oil; repeat after 10–14 days.
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Aloe Mitis pests — FAQ
What is eating my aloe mitis?
Aloe mitis is susceptible to the same indoor pest complex as most aloes: mealybugs are the primary threat, exploiting leaf axils and the base of the rosette. Spider mites can build up in heated rooms. Scale insects occasionally appear on older stems. Early detection and alcohol treatments resolve most cases quickly.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on aloe mitis?
White cottony patches at leaf joints; honeydew makes leaves sticky and encourages mould. Apply 70% rubbing alcohol with a cotton swab; follow with neem oil spray every 7 days for 3–4 weeks.
How do I get rid of spider mites on aloe mitis?
Fine pale stippling and possible webbing on the upper leaf surface, especially in dry air. Mist foliage, remove heavily infested leaves, and spray with insecticidal soap on a weekly schedule.
How do I get rid of scale insects on aloe mitis?
Hard brown or tan bumps stuck to stems; leaves lose vigour and may yellow. Scrape scales off manually, wipe with alcohol, then apply horticultural oil; repeat after 10–14 days.