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Pest identification

What's eating my peperomia rotundifolia 'trailing jade'?

Mealybugs

Signs: White waxy clusters along trailing stems and leaf axils; sticky honeydew and yellowing leaves

Control: Dab infestations with alcohol on a swab; spray entire plant with diluted neem oil every 7–10 days

Fungus gnats

Signs: Adult flies around the pot; larvae damage delicate roots in soggy compost

Control: Let soil surface dry between waterings; apply Bti drench or use yellow sticky traps

Spider mites

Signs: Fine webbing and pale stippling on small round leaves in warm, dry conditions

Control: Spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil; mist foliage and increase room humidity

Keep peperomia rotundifolia 'trailing jade' pest-free

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Peperomia rotundifolia 'Trailing Jade' pests — FAQ

What is eating my peperomia rotundifolia 'trailing jade'?

Peperomia rotundifolia 'Trailing Jade' is a trailing houseplant most at risk from mealybugs, which hide along trailing stems, and fungus gnats in waterlogged soil. Spider mites can also attack in dry indoor conditions. Inspect trailing stems regularly, avoid overwatering, and treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap at the first sign of pests.

How do I get rid of mealybugs on peperomia rotundifolia 'trailing jade'?

White waxy clusters along trailing stems and leaf axils; sticky honeydew and yellowing leaves Dab infestations with alcohol on a swab; spray entire plant with diluted neem oil every 7–10 days

How do I get rid of fungus gnats on peperomia rotundifolia 'trailing jade'?

Adult flies around the pot; larvae damage delicate roots in soggy compost Let soil surface dry between waterings; apply Bti drench or use yellow sticky traps

How do I get rid of spider mites on peperomia rotundifolia 'trailing jade'?

Fine webbing and pale stippling on small round leaves in warm, dry conditions Spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil; mist foliage and increase room humidity