Pest identification
What's eating my graptopetalum amethystinum?
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony deposits between the chunky, lavender-grey leaves; leaves shrivel and look dull.
Control: Dab colonies with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab; follow with neem oil spray weekly for 3–4 weeks.
Root mealybugs
Signs: Unexplained wilting in well-watered plants; white waxy coating on roots when unpotted.
Control: Unpot, remove all soil, rinse roots, soak briefly in diluted insecticidal soap, and repot in fresh dry mix.
Spider mites
Signs: Pale stippling on leaf surfaces; very fine webbing in the leaf cluster in severe cases.
Control: Wipe leaves; spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil every 5–7 days for 3 weeks.
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Graptopetalum amethystinum pests — FAQ
What is eating my graptopetalum amethystinum?
Graptopetalum amethystinum (lavender pebbles) is an indoor succulent most threatened by mealybugs, which hide in the rosette's plump leaf clusters. Spider mites and root mealybugs are secondary risks, especially in warm, dry conditions or poorly draining soil. Inspect monthly, keep soil lean, and treat any infestation early before it spreads.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on graptopetalum amethystinum?
White cottony deposits between the chunky, lavender-grey leaves; leaves shrivel and look dull. Dab colonies with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab; follow with neem oil spray weekly for 3–4 weeks.
How do I get rid of root mealybugs on graptopetalum amethystinum?
Unexplained wilting in well-watered plants; white waxy coating on roots when unpotted. Unpot, remove all soil, rinse roots, soak briefly in diluted insecticidal soap, and repot in fresh dry mix.
How do I get rid of spider mites on graptopetalum amethystinum?
Pale stippling on leaf surfaces; very fine webbing in the leaf cluster in severe cases. Wipe leaves; spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil every 5–7 days for 3 weeks.