Pest identification
What's eating my astroloba corrugata?
Mealybugs
Signs: Cottony white residue between tightly packed leaves; honeydew; leaves yellow or collapse
Control: Dab with isopropyl alcohol; spray neem oil solution weekly; keep plant isolated until clear
Root mealybugs
Signs: Unexplained wilting and decline; white powdery coating on roots found at repotting
Control: Unpot, rinse roots, allow to dry, drench soil with diluted neem or use a systemic insecticide; repot fresh
Spider mites
Signs: Fine webbing at leaf tips; silvery stippling on leaf surfaces; plant looks dull and dry
Control: Raise humidity around plant; rinse foliage; apply miticide or neem oil every 5–7 days for 3 cycles
Keep astroloba corrugata pest-free
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Astroloba Corrugata pests — FAQ
What is eating my astroloba corrugata?
Astroloba corrugata shares the pest profile typical of haworthioid succulents kept indoors. Mealybugs are the primary threat, hiding between the corrugated leaves. Root mealybugs can develop silently in poorly drained soil. Spider mites become problematic in dry, warm rooms with low humidity.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on astroloba corrugata?
Cottony white residue between tightly packed leaves; honeydew; leaves yellow or collapse Dab with isopropyl alcohol; spray neem oil solution weekly; keep plant isolated until clear
How do I get rid of root mealybugs on astroloba corrugata?
Unexplained wilting and decline; white powdery coating on roots found at repotting Unpot, rinse roots, allow to dry, drench soil with diluted neem or use a systemic insecticide; repot fresh
How do I get rid of spider mites on astroloba corrugata?
Fine webbing at leaf tips; silvery stippling on leaf surfaces; plant looks dull and dry Raise humidity around plant; rinse foliage; apply miticide or neem oil every 5–7 days for 3 cycles