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All About Aloes
…seem everywhere in 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 bubbly…
Read MoreMy 70-Succulent Deck Collection
…the size of the pot, the type of plant, and the weather. Expandable hose Mealy bugs tend to be a problem in fall. On this site’s Pests and Problems page,…
Read MoreAbout Kalanchoe luciae (succulent flapjacks)
…formation, which you may not want. Keep soil about as moist as a wrung-out sponge. Pests Kalanchoe luciae is not vulnerable to pest damage other than snails, which can ruin…
Read MoreSuccess with Stapeliads (Carrion Flowers)
…pumice. Pests and problems: Main enemies of stapeliads are mealy bugs and black rot. If you see any patches of the latter, remove them immediately. Drench the plant with fungicide…
Read MoreTop 20 Succulent Types at a Glance
…(city or region), especially if you want me to ID a pest or problem…AFTER you’ve been to my Pests & Problems page, please! WANT more on a CERTAIN variety? Go…
Read MoreAloes: Uses, Photos, IDs & Varieties
…overwatered. Aloe mite on Aloe arborescens ‘Variegata’ Pests & Problems The plants are relatively pest-free, but aloe mite, which causes bumpy, cancerous growth, is a problem in some areas. Should…
Read MoreAgaves: Uses, Photos, IDs and Varieties
…to any garden, and contrast beautifully with fine-textured plants. They also make good firebreak plants and security fences. Pests & Problems Agave snout weevil is a major concern. ALL agaves…
Read MoreCrassula (Jade and More): Details, Photos and Varieties
…plants that you don’t want. Pests and problems Very little bothers crassulas. The biggest challenge with these basic, low-maintenance succulents is protecting them from temperatures below 32 degrees F. Resources…
Read MoreOverwintering
…into the 30s, it’s time to move potted succulents indoors. Before bringing them inside, clean the pots’ exteriors and check for pests. Keep them above 32 degrees F but not…
Read MoreHow to Water Succulents in Summer
…hose-watering, take the opportunity to blast pests, fallen leaves and dirt out of leaf axils and the centers of rosettes. Use a hose-end sprayer—ideally one with multiple settings—to direct water…
Read MoreSucculent Desk Buddies, DIY
…— If you don’t like the haworthias’ spindly blooms, you have my permission to pinch them off. — Watch for pests such as aphids and mealybugs. Should they put in…
Read MoreThe Secret to Happy Succulents
…collection. Some are super easy. Jade, for example, survives under- or over-watering, starts readily from cuttings, seldom gets pests, loves sun but tolerates shade, and will grow indoors or out…
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