What's eating my echeveria subsessilis?

Echeveria subsessilis is a compact, blue-grey rosette succulent prone to the same indoor pest problems as other echeverias. Mealybugs hiding in its dense leaves are the top threat. Vine weevil grubs can attack unseen at the root level. Good air circulation and gritty, fast-draining soil are your best preventive defenses against both pest and disease issues.

Woolly white deposits between leaves and at the growing point; sticky honeydew and leaf distortion Apply isopropyl alcohol with a cotton swab to each bug; spray plant with neem oil solution; repeat every 7–10 days

Root system destroyed without warning; plant becomes loose in its pot and may topple Inspect roots at repotting; apply nematode treatment (Steinernema kraussei) in autumn; use a gritty compost that deters egg-laying

Larvae in persistently moist soil damage hair roots; adults are a minor nuisance Water infrequently; use a perlite-heavy mix; apply Bti-based soil drench; place yellow sticky traps near the plant