What's eating my sansevieria ballyi?

Sansevieria Ballyi is a compact dwarf species with stoloniferous growth, and its succulent-like leaves resist most pests. Mealybugs are the most realistic indoor threat, especially along the stolons and at soil level. Overwatering is a bigger risk than pests for this species — keep the growing medium lean and well-drained.

Cottony white residue at stolon joints and the base of rosettes; honeydew causing sooty mould on nearby surfaces Treat with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab at each affected point; apply neem oil to the whole plant and soil surface weekly for a month

Fine bronze or yellow stippling on leaf surfaces; webbing visible in very dry winter conditions Raise humidity; wipe leaves; spray with diluted neem oil or insecticidal soap; repeat twice at weekly intervals

Adults hovering at soil level; larvae damage fine roots in wet, peaty mix, causing wilting in a plant that looks well-watered Switch to a very fast-draining sandy mix; let soil dry thoroughly; use yellow sticky cards and Bti drench