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Succulent Pests, Large and Small
…with mycoplasma, from this site’s Succulent Plant Pests, Diseases and Problems page. Other common pests, diseases, and problems on the Succulent Plant Pests, Diseases and Problems resource page include agave…
Read MoreUh-oh, Is My Succulent Sick?
Succulent Pests, Diseases and Problems Keep your succulents looking their best When a succulent isn’t looking quite right, you may wonder if you’ve done something wrong. Here’s what to look…
Read MoreSucculent Basics, Must-Do’s, FAQs, and Essentials for Success
…succulents, you’ll find it an ongoing resource. WateringHow much is too much? Feeding & FertilizationHow to fatten your plants Pests & ProblemsBugs, burns and bites Soil & AmendmentsHappy roots =…
Read MoreAnts in Your Succulents? What to Do
…infestation is well underway—ants swarm when you water the pot or tap it on a hard surface—unpot the plant and wash the roots until pests are gone (you may want…
Read MoreHow to Grow, Care for and Create More Succulents
…settling in. PESTS Good air circulation keeps pests from settling in. What looks like bits of white lint in leaf axils are mealy bugs. They won’t go away on their…
Read MoreSucculents: What Not to Do
…white bits (mealy bugs) and buds for aphids. Spray pests with Isopropyl alcohol (70%). [More info: Go to this site’s Pests, Diseases and Problems page and see the “Pest and…
Read MoreHow to Manage Aloe Mite
They seem everywhere this spring: mite-damaged aloes ranging from dwarf cultivars to tree ‘Hercules’. The microscopic pests (Eriophyes aloines) are not insects but spider relatives. They cause deformed flowers, a…
Read MoreTen Autumn Succulent Must-Do’s
…Enjoyed this article? Please share it! Read More Succulent Pests, Large and Small Common succulent pests, diseases, and problems include agave grease mite, aloe mite, ant infestation, aphids, black spots,…
Read MoreCochineal Scale on Paddle Cactus, What To Do
…insects (which are not mealybugs, a common misconception), won’t scratch the pads, and leaves a soapy residue that inhibits the pests’ regeneration. I do this “as needed”—about every six weeks…
Read MoreSucculent Q&A: Answers to Your Questions About Succulents
…WateringHow much is too much? PropagationMake new plants from old Soil & AmendmentsHappy roots = happy plants Pests & ProblemsBugs, burns and bites Floral Arrangements, Centerpieces & CraftsDIY craft projects…
Read MoreAgave Snout Weevil Prevention and Treatment
…mention below (see “Good News”), bitten agaves have been known to recover. *GREEN ALERT: Insecticides may kill beneficial insects as well as pests and may disrupt your garden’s natural predator-prey…
Read MoreHow to Keep Succulents Happy Indoors
…mites and other pests. At the first sign of infestation, spray with 70% Isopropyl alcohol. Isolate infested plants so pests don’t spread, and thoroughly clean the surrounding area. They…
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