Pest identification
What's eating my graptoveria 'titubans'?
Mealybugs
Signs: White powdery or cottony deposits at leaf bases; yellowing and leaf drop if untreated
Control: Treat with isopropyl alcohol swabs; follow with weekly neem oil spray for four weeks
Fungus gnats
Signs: Tiny black flies around soil; larvae feed on fine roots and reduce plant vigour
Control: Allow soil to dry between waterings; use yellow sticky cards; apply BTi drench to soil
Spider mites
Signs: Minute webbing and stippled or silvery leaf patches in dry indoor conditions
Control: Wipe foliage with damp cloth; apply insecticidal soap spray every 5 days for three treatments
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Graptoveria 'Titubans' pests — FAQ
What is eating my graptoveria 'titubans'?
Graptoveria 'Titubans' (White Gossamer) is an indoor succulent most often attacked by mealybugs sheltering in its pale, tightly packed rosette. Fungus gnats breed in waterlogged soil, and spider mites emerge in dry heated air. Let soil dry fully between waterings and inspect new plants before bringing them indoors.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on graptoveria 'titubans'?
White powdery or cottony deposits at leaf bases; yellowing and leaf drop if untreated Treat with isopropyl alcohol swabs; follow with weekly neem oil spray for four weeks
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on graptoveria 'titubans'?
Tiny black flies around soil; larvae feed on fine roots and reduce plant vigour Allow soil to dry between waterings; use yellow sticky cards; apply BTi drench to soil
How do I get rid of spider mites on graptoveria 'titubans'?
Minute webbing and stippled or silvery leaf patches in dry indoor conditions Wipe foliage with damp cloth; apply insecticidal soap spray every 5 days for three treatments