Pest identification
What's eating my kalanchoe eriophylla?
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony patches hidden in the woolly leaf hairs; honeydew and slow growth
Control: Apply 70% isopropyl alcohol directly with a fine-tipped cotton swab; avoid broad sprays that mat the hairs
Spider mites
Signs: Tiny webbing at stem tips; silvery stippled patches on newer leaves
Control: Improve airflow; wipe accessible surfaces; use insecticidal soap spray carefully avoiding waterlogging the rosette
Aphids
Signs: Soft insects clustered on flower stalks and young growth; sticky deposits
Control: Remove by hand or with a damp cloth; apply insecticidal soap; isolate plant from others
Keep kalanchoe eriophylla pest-free
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Kalanchoe Eriophylla pests — FAQ
What is eating my kalanchoe eriophylla?
Kalanchoe Eriophylla (Snow White panda plant) is most troubled by mealybugs that shelter among its dense woolly hairs — the fuzz makes them hard to spot. Spider mites and aphids occasionally appear on new growth. Check carefully at every watering and use alcohol swabs rather than sprays to avoid marking the foliage.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on kalanchoe eriophylla?
White cottony patches hidden in the woolly leaf hairs; honeydew and slow growth Apply 70% isopropyl alcohol directly with a fine-tipped cotton swab; avoid broad sprays that mat the hairs
How do I get rid of spider mites on kalanchoe eriophylla?
Tiny webbing at stem tips; silvery stippled patches on newer leaves Improve airflow; wipe accessible surfaces; use insecticidal soap spray carefully avoiding waterlogging the rosette
How do I get rid of aphids on kalanchoe eriophylla?
Soft insects clustered on flower stalks and young growth; sticky deposits Remove by hand or with a damp cloth; apply insecticidal soap; isolate plant from others