What's eating my cotyledon tomentosa 'bear paw'?

Cotyledon Tomentosa 'Bear Paw' is most commonly attacked by mealybugs, which hide in the deep grooves between its fuzzy teeth and along stem joints. The dense tomentose surface makes early detection tricky. Inspect with a hand lens and treat with isopropyl alcohol; avoid water-based sprays that clog hairs.

White waxy fluff hidden in leaf notches and stem crevices; slow growth; leaves may become soft and discoloured Spot-treat with 70% isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab; avoid drenching the hairy leaves — use alcohol, not water sprays

Roots eaten at soil level; plant wilts suddenly despite adequate moisture; roots absent when repotted Apply beneficial nematodes (Steinernema kraussei) to moist compost in spring or autumn; replace affected soil

Larvae chew fine roots in waterlogged compost; adults are a minor nuisance but larvae cause wilting in seedlings Allow soil to dry fully between waterings; use yellow sticky traps for adults; apply Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) drench for larvae