Pest identification
What's eating my dracaena aletriformis?
Spider mites
Signs: Yellow stippling across the broad leaf surface; visible webbing under leaves
Control: Wipe leaves with damp cloth, apply neem oil spray; improve air humidity
Mealybugs
Signs: White waxy masses at leaf axils and along midribs; weakened, distorted shoots
Control: Remove with alcohol swabs; drench soil with neem if root mealybugs suspected
Fungus gnats
Signs: Larvae damage fine roots; adults are a nuisance flying around compost
Control: Allow soil to dry between waterings; use sticky yellow traps and Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) drench
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Dracaena Aletriformis pests — FAQ
What is eating my dracaena aletriformis?
Dracaena aletriformis (Large-Leafed Dragon Tree) is an indoor plant susceptible mainly to spider mites, mealybugs, and scale. Its broad leaves make stippling and webbing easy to spot early. Fungus gnats can be a nuisance if the potting mix stays too wet. Dry, warm rooms favor mites; overwatering invites gnats.
How do I get rid of spider mites on dracaena aletriformis?
Yellow stippling across the broad leaf surface; visible webbing under leaves Wipe leaves with damp cloth, apply neem oil spray; improve air humidity
How do I get rid of mealybugs on dracaena aletriformis?
White waxy masses at leaf axils and along midribs; weakened, distorted shoots Remove with alcohol swabs; drench soil with neem if root mealybugs suspected
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on dracaena aletriformis?
Larvae damage fine roots; adults are a nuisance flying around compost Allow soil to dry between waterings; use sticky yellow traps and Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) drench