Pest identification
What's eating my aloe rauhii?
Mealybugs
Signs: White woolly deposits between leaves; leaves may yellow and new growth is stunted.
Control: Treat with 70% isopropyl alcohol on a swab; apply neem oil foliar spray weekly for 3–4 weeks.
Spider mites
Signs: Fine pale dots on leaf surfaces; faint webbing visible with a magnifying glass.
Control: Gently wipe leaves, raise humidity, and spray with diluted insecticidal soap every 5–7 days.
Scale insects
Signs: Small tan or brown shell-like bumps on stem and leaf backs; sap loss weakens the plant.
Control: Scrape off with a toothbrush, wipe with alcohol, then apply horticultural oil; repeat after 10–14 days.
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Aloe Rauhii pests — FAQ
What is eating my aloe rauhii?
Aloe rauhii is a small, attractive houseplant aloe most troubled by mealybugs that hide in the tight rosette. Spider mites are a risk in very dry indoor air, causing surface stippling. Scale occasionally appears on stems. Keeping soil on the dry side and inspecting regularly are the best defences.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on aloe rauhii?
White woolly deposits between leaves; leaves may yellow and new growth is stunted. Treat with 70% isopropyl alcohol on a swab; apply neem oil foliar spray weekly for 3–4 weeks.
How do I get rid of spider mites on aloe rauhii?
Fine pale dots on leaf surfaces; faint webbing visible with a magnifying glass. Gently wipe leaves, raise humidity, and spray with diluted insecticidal soap every 5–7 days.
How do I get rid of scale insects on aloe rauhii?
Small tan or brown shell-like bumps on stem and leaf backs; sap loss weakens the plant. Scrape off with a toothbrush, wipe with alcohol, then apply horticultural oil; repeat after 10–14 days.