Pest identification
What's eating my kalanchoe beharensis?
Mealybugs
Signs: White wax buried in leaf-surface felt and stem crevices; stunted growth and yellowing large leaves
Control: Apply isopropyl alcohol directly into felt pockets with a cotton swab; follow with neem oil spray on all surfaces weekly
Spider mites
Signs: Pale stippling and bronze toning on the velvety leaf surface; webbing visible on older stems in bad infestations
Control: Raise humidity; wipe leaves gently with a damp cloth; apply neem oil or insecticidal soap every 5–7 days
Scale insects
Signs: Rounded brown or grey armored bumps on woody stems; foliage yellows progressively
Control: Scrape off with a soft-bristled brush dipped in isopropyl alcohol; apply horticultural oil and repeat in 10–14 days
Keep kalanchoe beharensis pest-free
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Kalanchoe Beharensis pests — FAQ
What is eating my kalanchoe beharensis?
Velvet Elephant Ear is a large, woody-stemmed kalanchoe. Its velvety leaves can harbor mealybugs in the felt and along stem joints. Spider mites emerge in dry, centrally heated rooms. Scale insects occasionally colonize the woody stems. The plant's size means infestations can go unnoticed — check stem joints and leaf undersides monthly.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on kalanchoe beharensis?
White wax buried in leaf-surface felt and stem crevices; stunted growth and yellowing large leaves Apply isopropyl alcohol directly into felt pockets with a cotton swab; follow with neem oil spray on all surfaces weekly
How do I get rid of spider mites on kalanchoe beharensis?
Pale stippling and bronze toning on the velvety leaf surface; webbing visible on older stems in bad infestations Raise humidity; wipe leaves gently with a damp cloth; apply neem oil or insecticidal soap every 5–7 days
How do I get rid of scale insects on kalanchoe beharensis?
Rounded brown or grey armored bumps on woody stems; foliage yellows progressively Scrape off with a soft-bristled brush dipped in isopropyl alcohol; apply horticultural oil and repeat in 10–14 days