What's eating my cocoon plant?

The Cocoon Plant's dense white wool makes it particularly attractive to mealybugs, which camouflage inside the fuzz. Spider mites and scale insects also target this slow-growing succulent. The protective coating can mask early infestations, so inspect under good light and look for yellowing or softening stems as the first warning sign.

Cottony colonies blend with the plant's own white wool; leaves yellow and tips die back Probe the wool carefully with an alcohol-dipped swab; spray with diluted neem oil; repeat every 7 days; woolly coating makes eradication slow

Brown or cream waxy bumps on stems beneath the wool; sap loss causes gradual decline Gently remove wool to expose scales; scrape off manually; apply neem oil; monitor closely as wool regrows and hides retreating pests

Fine webbing visible in wool matrix; stems take on a dusty, stippled look under a lens Rinse with gentle water spray; apply insecticidal soap; increase air circulation; repeat every 5–7 days