Pest identification
What's eating my echeveria gibbiflora?
Mealybugs
Signs: White waxy tufts on leaf undersides and in leaf axils; honeydew; leaves yellow and become soft.
Control: Swab individual colonies with isopropyl alcohol; treat the whole plant with neem oil spray weekly for 3–4 weeks.
Spider mites
Signs: Fine pale stippling across the large leaf surfaces; webbing near the rosette base in dry, warm conditions.
Control: Wipe leaves with a damp cloth; spray with diluted insecticidal soap or neem oil every 5–7 days for 3 weeks.
Fungus gnats
Signs: Root damage to younger roots from larvae in overly moist soil; adults hover persistently.
Control: Reduce watering frequency; apply Bti drench; use sticky yellow traps to catch adults.
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Echeveria gibbiflora pests — FAQ
What is eating my echeveria gibbiflora?
Echeveria gibbiflora is a large-rosette indoor succulent whose broad, spoon-shaped leaves are targeted by mealybugs and spider mites. Its size means infestations can grow large before they are noticed. Check the undersides of lower leaves and the central rosette frequently, and treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap at the first sign of trouble.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on echeveria gibbiflora?
White waxy tufts on leaf undersides and in leaf axils; honeydew; leaves yellow and become soft. Swab individual colonies with isopropyl alcohol; treat the whole plant with neem oil spray weekly for 3–4 weeks.
How do I get rid of spider mites on echeveria gibbiflora?
Fine pale stippling across the large leaf surfaces; webbing near the rosette base in dry, warm conditions. Wipe leaves with a damp cloth; spray with diluted insecticidal soap or neem oil every 5–7 days for 3 weeks.
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on echeveria gibbiflora?
Root damage to younger roots from larvae in overly moist soil; adults hover persistently. Reduce watering frequency; apply Bti drench; use sticky yellow traps to catch adults.