Pest identification
What's eating my chinese jade?
Mealybugs
Signs: White waxy fuzz in leaf axils and stem bases; stunted growth; sticky deposits on nearby surfaces
Control: Dab with 70% isopropyl alcohol; treat with neem oil spray applied to all leaf surfaces and crevices weekly for 3–4 weeks
Spider mites
Signs: Very fine webbing; leaves develop a bronze, dusty look; tips may dry out in severe cases
Control: Improve air circulation; avoid hot, dry positioning; apply neem oil or insecticidal soap spray repeated at 5–7 day intervals
Fungus gnats
Signs: Larvae feed on roots; adults are visible near the soil; seedlings most affected
Control: Allow soil to dry between waterings; use yellow sticky traps; drench soil with Bti solution
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Chinese Jade pests — FAQ
What is eating my chinese jade?
Chinese Jade (Sinocrassula yunnanensis) is a velvety-leaved succulent whose dense rosette can harbour mealybugs. Spider mites become a problem in warm, dry rooms. Fungus gnats appear with overwatering. The plant's dark, hairy leaves can make early pest detection harder — inspect closely at the base of leaves regularly.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on chinese jade?
White waxy fuzz in leaf axils and stem bases; stunted growth; sticky deposits on nearby surfaces Dab with 70% isopropyl alcohol; treat with neem oil spray applied to all leaf surfaces and crevices weekly for 3–4 weeks
How do I get rid of spider mites on chinese jade?
Very fine webbing; leaves develop a bronze, dusty look; tips may dry out in severe cases Improve air circulation; avoid hot, dry positioning; apply neem oil or insecticidal soap spray repeated at 5–7 day intervals
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on chinese jade?
Larvae feed on roots; adults are visible near the soil; seedlings most affected Allow soil to dry between waterings; use yellow sticky traps; drench soil with Bti solution