Pest identification
What's eating my dracaena braunii?
Spider mites
Signs: Fine webbing between canes; leaves turn pale, stippled, or yellow
Control: Rinse canes with water, raise humidity, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap weekly until clear
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony clusters at nodes and leaf bases; sticky honeydew residue
Control: Dab colonies with rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab; follow up with neem oil spray
Scale insects
Signs: Brown or tan bumps on canes; leaves yellow and drop
Control: Scrape off scales manually, then treat with horticultural oil or insecticidal soap
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Dracaena Braunii pests — FAQ
What is eating my dracaena braunii?
Dracaena braunii (Lucky Bamboo) is most commonly attacked by spider mites and mealybugs indoors. Scale insects and aphids occasionally appear. The biggest threat is spider mites, which thrive in dry indoor air and can quickly colonize the canes, causing yellowing and webbing. Regular misting and inspection keep populations in check.
How do I get rid of spider mites on dracaena braunii?
Fine webbing between canes; leaves turn pale, stippled, or yellow Rinse canes with water, raise humidity, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap weekly until clear
How do I get rid of mealybugs on dracaena braunii?
White cottony clusters at nodes and leaf bases; sticky honeydew residue Dab colonies with rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab; follow up with neem oil spray
How do I get rid of scale insects on dracaena braunii?
Brown or tan bumps on canes; leaves yellow and drop Scrape off scales manually, then treat with horticultural oil or insecticidal soap