Pest identification
What's eating my slender-lined living stones?
Mealybugs
Signs: Cottony white tufts visible at the leaf junction or stem base; shrivelled, pale appearance despite appropriate watering
Control: Remove with an alcohol-tipped swab; apply neem oil solution to the base; isolate from other succulents
Root mealybugs
Signs: Plant does not plump after watering; waxy white colonies on roots revealed when repotting
Control: Rinse roots thoroughly; soak in diluted imidacloprid or neem; allow to dry before repotting in fresh grit mix
Keep slender-lined living stones pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
- What eats fine-lined living stone — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Common slender-lined living stones problems & fixes
- Slender-lined Living Stones watering schedule
- Slender-lined Living Stones light requirements
- Full slender-lined living stones care guide
Slender-lined Living Stones pests — FAQ
What is eating my slender-lined living stones?
Slender-lined Living Stones (Lithops gracilidelineata) is rarely troubled by pests when grown correctly in bright, dry conditions. Mealybugs remain the main risk, hiding between the leaf lobes, while root mealybugs silently damage the root system. Overwatering is the bigger killer than any pest, and a correctly watered plant resists most infestations naturally.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on slender-lined living stones?
Cottony white tufts visible at the leaf junction or stem base; shrivelled, pale appearance despite appropriate watering Remove with an alcohol-tipped swab; apply neem oil solution to the base; isolate from other succulents
How do I get rid of root mealybugs on slender-lined living stones?
Plant does not plump after watering; waxy white colonies on roots revealed when repotting Rinse roots thoroughly; soak in diluted imidacloprid or neem; allow to dry before repotting in fresh grit mix