Pest identification
What's eating my echeveria pallida?
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony masses in leaf axils; honeydew and sooty mould on leaf surfaces
Control: Dab with alcohol swab; treat entire plant with diluted neem oil spray; repeat fortnightly
Root mealybugs
Signs: General decline, wilting despite watering; white powdery coating on roots
Control: Unpot and rinse roots clean; soak in neem solution; repot in fresh well-draining mix
Spider mites
Signs: Fine stippling on leaf surfaces; faint webbing under leaves in hot dry conditions
Control: Increase humidity slightly; wipe leaves with damp cloth; spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap
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Echeveria pallida pests — FAQ
What is eating my echeveria pallida?
Echeveria pallida is a pale green, large-rosette species from Mexico. Mealybugs colonise the rosette base and leaf axils most often. Root mealybugs are also common and easily overlooked. Spider mites can attack in hot, dry indoor conditions. Inspect regularly and avoid misting, which promotes rot and mealybug spread.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on echeveria pallida?
White cottony masses in leaf axils; honeydew and sooty mould on leaf surfaces Dab with alcohol swab; treat entire plant with diluted neem oil spray; repeat fortnightly
How do I get rid of root mealybugs on echeveria pallida?
General decline, wilting despite watering; white powdery coating on roots Unpot and rinse roots clean; soak in neem solution; repot in fresh well-draining mix
How do I get rid of spider mites on echeveria pallida?
Fine stippling on leaf surfaces; faint webbing under leaves in hot dry conditions Increase humidity slightly; wipe leaves with damp cloth; spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap