Pest identification
What's eating my sedum clavatum?
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony wax between the club-shaped leaves and on stems; leaves turn pale and shrivel
Control: Swab individual colonies with isopropyl alcohol; treat the whole plant with a neem oil spray every 7 days for 4 weeks
Aphids
Signs: Soft insects on flower stems during spring bloom; sticky honeydew and distorted buds
Control: Knock off with a stream of water; apply insecticidal soap spray; repeat every 4–5 days until populations collapse
Slugs and snails
Signs: Ragged chew marks on outer leaves at soil level; silvery slime trails on the pot or nearby soil
Control: Apply iron phosphate pellets around the plant; use copper tape barriers on outdoor pots; remove by hand at night
Keep sedum clavatum pest-free
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Sedum clavatum pests — FAQ
What is eating my sedum clavatum?
Sedum clavatum is a club-leaved Mexican sedum kept as a windowsill succulent. Mealybugs are its main indoor pest, hiding in the compact rosette clusters. Aphids can appear on flower stems in spring. Grown outdoors in a rock garden, slugs may nibble lower leaves. The species is generally robust and easy to keep pest-free.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on sedum clavatum?
White cottony wax between the club-shaped leaves and on stems; leaves turn pale and shrivel Swab individual colonies with isopropyl alcohol; treat the whole plant with a neem oil spray every 7 days for 4 weeks
How do I get rid of aphids on sedum clavatum?
Soft insects on flower stems during spring bloom; sticky honeydew and distorted buds Knock off with a stream of water; apply insecticidal soap spray; repeat every 4–5 days until populations collapse
How do I get rid of slugs and snails on sedum clavatum?
Ragged chew marks on outer leaves at soil level; silvery slime trails on the pot or nearby soil Apply iron phosphate pellets around the plant; use copper tape barriers on outdoor pots; remove by hand at night