Pest identification
What's eating my dracaena hookeriana?
Mealybugs
Signs: White fluffy clusters at leaf bases and in tight axils; reduced vigour and sticky leaves
Control: Treat with alcohol swabs; apply neem oil spray; repeat weekly for a month
Spider mites
Signs: Bronze or yellow stippling on leaf surfaces; fine webbing in severe infestations
Control: Wipe leaves with a damp cloth; use insecticidal soap; increase ambient humidity
Scale insects
Signs: Raised brown bumps on leaves and stems; leaves yellow and lose gloss over time
Control: Manually remove with a brush dipped in alcohol; follow up with horticultural oil spray
Keep dracaena hookeriana pest-free
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Dracaena Hookeriana pests — FAQ
What is eating my dracaena hookeriana?
Dracaena hookeriana is a resilient, strap-leaved houseplant that can still succumb to indoor sap-feeders. Mealybugs and spider mites are the most common attackers, while scale insects may build up quietly along its stiff leaves. Maintaining good air circulation and avoiding overwatering keeps this species in excellent health.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on dracaena hookeriana?
White fluffy clusters at leaf bases and in tight axils; reduced vigour and sticky leaves Treat with alcohol swabs; apply neem oil spray; repeat weekly for a month
How do I get rid of spider mites on dracaena hookeriana?
Bronze or yellow stippling on leaf surfaces; fine webbing in severe infestations Wipe leaves with a damp cloth; use insecticidal soap; increase ambient humidity
How do I get rid of scale insects on dracaena hookeriana?
Raised brown bumps on leaves and stems; leaves yellow and lose gloss over time Manually remove with a brush dipped in alcohol; follow up with horticultural oil spray