Pest identification
What's eating my dracaena cinnabari?
Spider mites
Signs: Tiny pale spots and fine webbing on leaves; foliage looks dull and bleached
Control: Raise humidity, wipe leaves, use neem oil or insecticidal soap spray every week
Scale insects
Signs: Waxy bumps on bark and leaf surfaces; honeydew and black sooty mold follow
Control: Scrape off manually then apply horticultural oil; inspect monthly
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony deposits at leaf junctions and growing tips; weakened growth
Control: Dab with alcohol-soaked swab; treat with diluted neem oil as a follow-up
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Dracaena Cinnabari pests — FAQ
What is eating my dracaena cinnabari?
Dracaena cinnabari (Dragon Blood Tree) is rarely kept indoors but, when grown as a houseplant or in a conservatory, it is susceptible to spider mites and scale insects in dry conditions. Mealybugs may also appear at leaf bases. Its thick, resinous bark offers some natural resistance, but low humidity accelerates pest pressure.
How do I get rid of spider mites on dracaena cinnabari?
Tiny pale spots and fine webbing on leaves; foliage looks dull and bleached Raise humidity, wipe leaves, use neem oil or insecticidal soap spray every week
How do I get rid of scale insects on dracaena cinnabari?
Waxy bumps on bark and leaf surfaces; honeydew and black sooty mold follow Scrape off manually then apply horticultural oil; inspect monthly
How do I get rid of mealybugs on dracaena cinnabari?
White cottony deposits at leaf junctions and growing tips; weakened growth Dab with alcohol-soaked swab; treat with diluted neem oil as a follow-up