What's eating my haworthia emelyae?

Haworthia emelyae is a slow-growing rosette succulent primarily at risk from mealybugs and root mealybugs indoors. Its crowded window leaves make it harder to spot early infestations. Fungus gnats can appear when the soil is kept too wet. Monthly inspection and strict watering discipline keep this species trouble-free.

White fluffy wax in leaf axils; honeydew and sooty mould; leaves become soft and discoloured. Dab each colony with 70% isopropyl alcohol; follow up with repeated neem oil sprays every 7–10 days until no sign of infestation.

Cottony white deposits on roots visible on unpotting; plant wilts and stalls despite correct care. Remove all old soil, rinse and inspect roots, soak in diluted neem solution, and repot in fresh gritty compost.

Small flies around the pot; larvae damage fine roots, weakening the plant. Let the substrate dry fully between waterings; drench with Bti solution; use sticky traps to monitor adult populations.