Pest identification
What's eating my haworthia herbacea?
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony deposits at leaf bases; honeydew leading to sooty mold; overall plant weakness
Control: Dab each bug with isopropyl alcohol; follow with a neem oil spray across the whole plant weekly for a month
Fungus gnats
Signs: Root damage from larvae in overwatered soil; adults visible hovering near the pot
Control: Reduce watering frequency; apply Bti soil drench; place yellow sticky traps near the pot
Spider mites
Signs: Tiny pale spots and bronze discoloration on leaves; fine webbing in severe infestations
Control: Wipe leaves with damp cloth; raise ambient humidity; spray with diluted insecticidal soap or neem oil
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Haworthia Herbacea pests — FAQ
What is eating my haworthia herbacea?
Haworthia herbacea is a drought-tolerant rosette succulent with few serious pest problems indoors. Mealybugs are the most likely attacker, hiding deep in the leaf axils. Overwatered specimens attract fungus gnat larvae. Spider mites can colonize if the air is consistently warm and dry.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on haworthia herbacea?
White cottony deposits at leaf bases; honeydew leading to sooty mold; overall plant weakness Dab each bug with isopropyl alcohol; follow with a neem oil spray across the whole plant weekly for a month
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on haworthia herbacea?
Root damage from larvae in overwatered soil; adults visible hovering near the pot Reduce watering frequency; apply Bti soil drench; place yellow sticky traps near the pot
How do I get rid of spider mites on haworthia herbacea?
Tiny pale spots and bronze discoloration on leaves; fine webbing in severe infestations Wipe leaves with damp cloth; raise ambient humidity; spray with diluted insecticidal soap or neem oil