Pest identification
What's eating my curio talinoides var. mandraliscae?
Mealybugs
Signs: White waxy tufts between the cylindrical leaves; honeydew and sooty mold
Control: Remove with a cotton swab dipped in 70% isopropyl alcohol; follow up with diluted neem oil spray
Aphids
Signs: Clusters of soft insects on new stem tips; distorted, sticky growth
Control: Blast off with a gentle water jet; apply insecticidal soap solution; repeat weekly until clear
Fungus gnats
Signs: Tiny flies around soil; larvae damage fine roots causing wilting and yellowing
Control: Let soil dry thoroughly between waterings; use yellow sticky traps; top-dress with coarse grit to deter egg-laying
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Curio Talinoides var. mandraliscae pests — FAQ
What is eating my curio talinoides var. mandraliscae?
Blue Chalk Fingers succulent is most commonly attacked by mealybugs nestled between the finger-like leaves. Aphids can cluster on new growth, and fungus gnats breed in overly wet soil. Keep the medium fast-draining and slightly dry between waterings to deter most pests; treat mealybugs early with alcohol swabs.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on curio talinoides var. mandraliscae?
White waxy tufts between the cylindrical leaves; honeydew and sooty mold Remove with a cotton swab dipped in 70% isopropyl alcohol; follow up with diluted neem oil spray
How do I get rid of aphids on curio talinoides var. mandraliscae?
Clusters of soft insects on new stem tips; distorted, sticky growth Blast off with a gentle water jet; apply insecticidal soap solution; repeat weekly until clear
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on curio talinoides var. mandraliscae?
Tiny flies around soil; larvae damage fine roots causing wilting and yellowing Let soil dry thoroughly between waterings; use yellow sticky traps; top-dress with coarse grit to deter egg-laying