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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 MoreCochineal Scale on Paddle Cactus, What To Do
…Succulent Pests, Large and Small Common succulent pests, diseases, and problems include agave grease mite, aloe mite, ant infestation, aphids, black spots, cochineal scale, deer, desiccation, etiolation, frost, gopher, hail,…
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 More12 Mistakes Beginners Make with Succulents
…succulent garden needs pruning, weeding and controlling pests. Gaps need filling and leggy succulents (like aeoniums) need cutting back and replanting. The garden above looks like it may need the…
Read MoreAnts in Your Succulents? What to Do
…on a hard surface—unpot the plant and wash the roots until pests are gone (you may want to wear gloves). Btw, I tried soaking plant and pot in a bucket…
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 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 MoreYour Autumn Succulent Checklist
…vigilant. Succulents recovering from summer heat and sun are especially vulnerable to pests. These seasonal succulent must-do’s are for southern and coastal CA, from the Bay Area south. If you…
Read MorePost-Summer Succulent Concerns
…Succulent Pests, Large and Small Common succulent pests, diseases, and problems include agave grease mite, aloe mite, ant infestation, aphids, black spots, cochineal scale, deer, desiccation, etiolation, frost, gopher, hail,…
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…
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