Pest identification
What's eating my graptoveria 'debbie'?
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony masses at leaf bases; sticky honeydew; distorted or yellowing leaves
Control: Spot-treat with isopropyl alcohol; follow up with neem oil spray; quarantine affected plants
Spider mites
Signs: Bronze stippling on leaf surfaces; fine webs under leaves in very dry air
Control: Improve air circulation; wipe leaves clean; apply neem oil or insecticidal soap every 5–7 days
Fungus gnats
Signs: Root damage from larvae; adult gnats hovering over soil surface
Control: Let soil dry out between waterings; use sticky yellow traps; drench with BTi solution
Keep graptoveria 'debbie' pest-free
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Graptoveria 'Debbie' pests — FAQ
What is eating my graptoveria 'debbie'?
Graptoveria 'Debbie' is an indoor succulent whose tight purple-pink rosettes attract mealybugs seeking shelter. Spider mites strike in dry conditions, and fungus gnats breed in overwatered soil. Keeping the growing medium well-drained and the leaves dry prevents most infestations. Inspect new plants before introducing them.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on graptoveria 'debbie'?
White cottony masses at leaf bases; sticky honeydew; distorted or yellowing leaves Spot-treat with isopropyl alcohol; follow up with neem oil spray; quarantine affected plants
How do I get rid of spider mites on graptoveria 'debbie'?
Bronze stippling on leaf surfaces; fine webs under leaves in very dry air Improve air circulation; wipe leaves clean; apply neem oil or insecticidal soap every 5–7 days
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on graptoveria 'debbie'?
Root damage from larvae; adult gnats hovering over soil surface Let soil dry out between waterings; use sticky yellow traps; drench with BTi solution