What's eating my faucaria tuberculosa?

Faucaria Tuberculosa (Shark Jaws) is most commonly targeted by mealybugs hiding in the jagged tooth-edged leaves and tight centre of the plant. Spider mites and root mealybugs are secondary threats. The interlocking leaf pairs create natural hiding places — inspect with a magnifying lens and treat early with isopropyl alcohol.

White woolly deposits between serrated leaf pairs and in the centre rosette; leaves soften and yellow Dab carefully between teeth with an alcohol-soaked cotton swab; apply neem oil spray; repeat weekly for a month

White wax on roots and lower stem; plant fails to plump up after watering; crown may begin to rot Unpot, inspect and clean roots in diluted insecticidal soap, dry thoroughly, repot in fresh dry gritty mix

Faint bronzing or silvery stippling on leaf surfaces; tiny webbing near centre; worst in warm, dry environments Wipe leaves with damp cloth; spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap; ensure good airflow around the pot