Pest identification
What's eating my indian sinocrassula?
Mealybugs
Signs: Cottony white residue between leaves; honeydew; slow collapse of affected rosettes
Control: Remove manually with alcohol-tipped swabs; spray whole plant with neem oil or pyrethrin solution weekly
Scale insects
Signs: Hard or waxy bumps on stems; yellowing foliage; sooty mould if honeydew is present
Control: Scrape off with a soft brush dipped in alcohol; apply horticultural oil spray; repeat as needed
Fungus gnats
Signs: Root disturbance from larvae; adults visible as small dark flies; plant may wilt between waterings
Control: Cut back watering; apply Bti drench; use sticky yellow traps above the pot
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Indian Sinocrassula pests — FAQ
What is eating my indian sinocrassula?
Indian Sinocrassula is a drought-tolerant succulent with dense rosettes that can conceal mealybugs. Scale insects occasionally colonise stems. Fungus gnats become problematic with excessive watering. Like all Sinocrassula, it prefers lean, dry conditions that naturally discourage many pests — the biggest risk is overwatering rather than insects.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on indian sinocrassula?
Cottony white residue between leaves; honeydew; slow collapse of affected rosettes Remove manually with alcohol-tipped swabs; spray whole plant with neem oil or pyrethrin solution weekly
How do I get rid of scale insects on indian sinocrassula?
Hard or waxy bumps on stems; yellowing foliage; sooty mould if honeydew is present Scrape off with a soft brush dipped in alcohol; apply horticultural oil spray; repeat as needed
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on indian sinocrassula?
Root disturbance from larvae; adults visible as small dark flies; plant may wilt between waterings Cut back watering; apply Bti drench; use sticky yellow traps above the pot