Posts Tagged ‘pests’
Ants in Your Succulents? What to Do
Late summer into fall, Argentine ants like to nest in the root balls of potted plants. Haworthias, aloes (especially dwarf varieties), gasterias and gasteraloes are highly vulnerable. Ants overwinter in…
Read MoreHow to Manage Aloe Mite
They 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…
Read MoreSucculent Pests and Problems Q&A Forum
Lizzy Hi Debra , I have learned a lot from your site about succulents and their care. Especially helpful to me is the information you provided on the snout nose…
Read MoreTen Autumn Succulent Must-Do’s
You’re aware of autumn in sun and shadows, shorter days and drier air, and so is your garden. Smart plant parents are attuned to wind, rain and frost. And they’re…
Read MoreYour Autumn Succulent Checklist
These seasonal succulent must-do’s are for southern and coastal CA, from the Bay Area south. If you live beyond, please visit my site’s Succulent Care By Season and Region page….
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