What's eating my dragon's blood stonecrop?

Dragon's Blood Stonecrop faces aphids on tender new growth, vine weevil grubs in the roots, and occasional slug damage in wet spells. Its low mat habit makes it prone to stem rot if pests damage foliage in damp conditions. Aphids are the most common problem through spring and summer.

Sticky, distorted shoot tips; colonies of small green or black insects on new growth in spring. Knock off with water spray; treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil; encourage natural predators like lacewings.

Root grubs cause sudden wilting; adults notch leaf edges at night. Drench soil with Steinernema kraussei nematodes in late summer; check container roots for white grubs when repotting.

Ragged holes and slime trails across low stems and leaves after wet weather. Remove debris around plants; use iron phosphate slug pellets; water in the morning so soil surface dries by evening.