Pest identification
What's eating my echeveria 'lola'?
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony deposits in rosette crevices; yellowing leaves; honeydew on lower leaves
Control: Use a cotton swab with 70% isopropyl alcohol for precision treatment; avoid broad foliar sprays to protect the farina
Root mealybugs
Signs: Unexplained wilting and slow growth; white waxy mealybugs visible on roots and in soil when unpotted
Control: Remove from pot, wash roots, let dry; repot in fresh, dry cactus compost; treat roots with systemic drench
Fungus gnats
Signs: Adults flying around the pot; larval root damage in wet, organic-rich compost
Control: Switch to a gritty, fast-draining mix; water only when fully dry; apply Bti drench for larvae
Keep echeveria 'lola' pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
- What eats echeveria — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What eats echeveria 'lola' — our other guide for the same plant
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- Common echeveria 'lola' problems & fixes
- Echeveria 'Lola' watering schedule
- Echeveria 'Lola' light requirements
- Full echeveria 'lola' care guide
Echeveria 'Lola' pests — FAQ
What is eating my echeveria 'lola'?
Echeveria 'Lola' is a compact, pale hybrid most threatened by mealybugs hiding between its tightly packed leaves. Its powdery farina (leaf coating) can be disturbed by spraying, so targeted alcohol swab treatment is preferred. Fungus gnats and root mealybugs are secondary risks tied to overwatering and poor drainage.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on echeveria 'lola'?
White cottony deposits in rosette crevices; yellowing leaves; honeydew on lower leaves Use a cotton swab with 70% isopropyl alcohol for precision treatment; avoid broad foliar sprays to protect the farina
How do I get rid of root mealybugs on echeveria 'lola'?
Unexplained wilting and slow growth; white waxy mealybugs visible on roots and in soil when unpotted Remove from pot, wash roots, let dry; repot in fresh, dry cactus compost; treat roots with systemic drench
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on echeveria 'lola'?
Adults flying around the pot; larval root damage in wet, organic-rich compost Switch to a gritty, fast-draining mix; water only when fully dry; apply Bti drench for larvae