Pest identification
What's eating my graptoveria 'bashful'?
Mealybugs
Signs: Fluffy white deposits in leaf axils; stunted new growth; sticky honeydew residue
Control: Remove with alcohol-dipped swab; treat with neem oil spray; repeat weekly for a month
Root mealybugs
Signs: Poor growth and wilting unrelated to watering; white powdery residue on roots when unpotted
Control: Bare-root the plant, rinse off pests, drench with systemic insecticide, repot in fresh gritty compost
Spider mites
Signs: Tiny moving dots and fine webbing; leaves lose color and become dull
Control: Blast with water to dislodge mites; apply insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil every 5 days
Keep graptoveria 'bashful' pest-free
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Graptoveria 'Bashful' pests — FAQ
What is eating my graptoveria 'bashful'?
Graptoveria 'Bashful' is a succulent hybrid kept primarily indoors and is most susceptible to mealybugs hiding in its tight rosette. Overwatered plants also attract fungus gnats and root mealybugs. Spider mites can appear in hot, dry indoor air. Check rosette bases weekly for early signs.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on graptoveria 'bashful'?
Fluffy white deposits in leaf axils; stunted new growth; sticky honeydew residue Remove with alcohol-dipped swab; treat with neem oil spray; repeat weekly for a month
How do I get rid of root mealybugs on graptoveria 'bashful'?
Poor growth and wilting unrelated to watering; white powdery residue on roots when unpotted Bare-root the plant, rinse off pests, drench with systemic insecticide, repot in fresh gritty compost
How do I get rid of spider mites on graptoveria 'bashful'?
Tiny moving dots and fine webbing; leaves lose color and become dull Blast with water to dislodge mites; apply insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil every 5 days