What's eating my chalk liveforever?

Chalk Liveforever is a large, dramatic Dudleya with bold powder-white leaves grown as a houseplant in most regions. Mealybugs are its most common pest indoors, hiding at the base of the thick leaves. Handle with care: the iconic chalky farina coating wipes off permanently, so always use cotton swabs on individual pests rather than foliar sprays.

White fluffy deposits at leaf bases and stem joints; leaf yellowing and softening follow sustained feeding Treat individually with a cotton swab dipped in 70% isopropyl alcohol; never spray water onto leaves; repeat inspections weekly for a month

Small insects on flower stalks during bloom; sticky residue and bud distortion are the typical signs Wipe flower stalks with a moist cloth or alcohol-soaked swab; apply insecticidal soap only to the stalk, not the rosette

Hard brown bumps on stems or leaf undersides; slow decline in vigour with sticky honeydew present Scrape scales off with a soft brush; follow with 70% isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab; apply neem oil to stems every 10 days