Pest identification
What's eating my euphorbia resinifera?
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony residue buried between the densely clustered stems; affected segments may yellow and soften.
Control: Use a fine brush or alcohol-soaked cotton swab to reach deep colonies; follow with a neem oil drench of the stem clump.
Spider mites
Signs: Pale speckling and webbing on outer stem surfaces; worse in heated indoor rooms with low humidity in winter.
Control: Mist the plant and surroundings, apply insecticidal soap, and repeat weekly until mites are gone.
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Euphorbia resinifera pests — FAQ
What is eating my euphorbia resinifera?
Euphorbia resinifera, the resin spurge, is a low, cushion-forming succulent that is mostly pest-resistant due to its highly irritant latex. Mealybugs occasionally find shelter deep within the densely packed stems. Spider mites can appear in dry indoor air. Both are manageable with prompt treatment.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on euphorbia resinifera?
White cottony residue buried between the densely clustered stems; affected segments may yellow and soften. Use a fine brush or alcohol-soaked cotton swab to reach deep colonies; follow with a neem oil drench of the stem clump.
How do I get rid of spider mites on euphorbia resinifera?
Pale speckling and webbing on outer stem surfaces; worse in heated indoor rooms with low humidity in winter. Mist the plant and surroundings, apply insecticidal soap, and repeat weekly until mites are gone.