Pest identification
What's eating my haworthiopsis viscosa?
Mealybugs
Signs: White waxy fluff tucked between the stacked leaves; leaves may yellow or distort
Control: Use an alcohol-tipped cotton swab to remove each colony; spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap every 7 days
Root mealybugs
Signs: Wilting despite adequate water; white powdery wax on roots revealed when unpotting
Control: Unpot, wash roots clean, soak in diluted neem solution, repot in fresh sterile gritty mix
Scale insects
Signs: Small hard bumps on stems; localized yellowing and leaf drop
Control: Scrape off scale with a soft toothbrush; swab with alcohol; follow up with horticultural oil spray
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Haworthiopsis Viscosa pests — FAQ
What is eating my haworthiopsis viscosa?
Haworthiopsis viscosa, the stacked succulent formerly known as Haworthia viscosa, faces typical indoor succulent pests. Mealybugs shelter in its closely stacked leaf margins. Root mealybugs thrive if soil stays damp. Scale can attach along stems. Correct watering habits and regular inspections are the best defense.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on haworthiopsis viscosa?
White waxy fluff tucked between the stacked leaves; leaves may yellow or distort Use an alcohol-tipped cotton swab to remove each colony; spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap every 7 days
How do I get rid of root mealybugs on haworthiopsis viscosa?
Wilting despite adequate water; white powdery wax on roots revealed when unpotting Unpot, wash roots clean, soak in diluted neem solution, repot in fresh sterile gritty mix
How do I get rid of scale insects on haworthiopsis viscosa?
Small hard bumps on stems; localized yellowing and leaf drop Scrape off scale with a soft toothbrush; swab with alcohol; follow up with horticultural oil spray