Pest identification
What's eating my graptoveria 'opalina'?
Mealybugs
Signs: Cottony white clusters in leaf axils; leaves yellow and drop prematurely
Control: Dab with isopropyl alcohol; spray neem oil weekly; isolate plant during treatment
Scale insects
Signs: Brown or tan bumps adhered to stems; yellow patches on leaves above feeding sites
Control: Scrape off with a soft toothbrush; treat with horticultural oil spray; repeat over 4–6 weeks
Spider mites
Signs: Fine webbing and pale stippled patches on fleshy leaves
Control: Wipe leaves with damp cloth; apply insecticidal soap; space plants for better airflow
Keep graptoveria 'opalina' pest-free
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Graptoveria 'Opalina' pests — FAQ
What is eating my graptoveria 'opalina'?
Graptoveria 'Opalina' is a compact indoor succulent vulnerable mainly to mealybugs lurking in its rosette crevices. Scale insects can also attach to thicker stems. Spider mites appear in very low-humidity environments. Overwatering invites fungus gnats and root rot far more than pests — keep the soil dry.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on graptoveria 'opalina'?
Cottony white clusters in leaf axils; leaves yellow and drop prematurely Dab with isopropyl alcohol; spray neem oil weekly; isolate plant during treatment
How do I get rid of scale insects on graptoveria 'opalina'?
Brown or tan bumps adhered to stems; yellow patches on leaves above feeding sites Scrape off with a soft toothbrush; treat with horticultural oil spray; repeat over 4–6 weeks
How do I get rid of spider mites on graptoveria 'opalina'?
Fine webbing and pale stippled patches on fleshy leaves Wipe leaves with damp cloth; apply insecticidal soap; space plants for better airflow