Pest identification
What's eating my crassula nudicaulis?
Mealybugs
Signs: Cottony white wax at stem joints; leaves yellow and drop; sticky residue
Control: Swab affected areas with 70% isopropyl alcohol; spray plant with neem oil solution every 7–10 days
Root mealybugs
Signs: Plant wilts and declines despite correct watering; white powdery deposits visible on roots when unpotted
Control: Unpot, wash roots clean, soak in diluted neem solution, repot in fresh dry grit compost
Spider mites
Signs: Fine webbing and faint stippling on leaves; bronzed appearance under magnification
Control: Raise humidity marginally, wipe leaves, spray with insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil weekly
Keep crassula nudicaulis pest-free
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Crassula Nudicaulis pests — FAQ
What is eating my crassula nudicaulis?
Crassula Nudicaulis is vulnerable to mealybugs hiding in stem joints, and spider mites during hot, dry spells indoors. Root mealybugs can silently destroy the root system. Prevent problems by keeping the plant in good light, watering only when dry, and inspecting the base of stems at every watering.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on crassula nudicaulis?
Cottony white wax at stem joints; leaves yellow and drop; sticky residue Swab affected areas with 70% isopropyl alcohol; spray plant with neem oil solution every 7–10 days
How do I get rid of root mealybugs on crassula nudicaulis?
Plant wilts and declines despite correct watering; white powdery deposits visible on roots when unpotted Unpot, wash roots clean, soak in diluted neem solution, repot in fresh dry grit compost
How do I get rid of spider mites on crassula nudicaulis?
Fine webbing and faint stippling on leaves; bronzed appearance under magnification Raise humidity marginally, wipe leaves, spray with insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil weekly