Succulents are extremely resilient plants, but they can be affected by pests and diseases, particularly when grown indoors or kept too wet. When problems do arise, they are often related to mealybugs, aphids, gray mold ( Botrytis ), or fungus gnats. You can find specific information for each of these pests in their own articles in this FAQ, but below are preventative and curative measures that work for general succul Read more

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Scale: signs & treatments

Posted 5 years ago

SIGNS Hard, round black, brown, or gray bumps Weak, wilted, or yellowing plants TREATMENTS Spray with diluted 50% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) daily until insects are gone Gently scrape off scale with a card Remove affected leaves and stems Spray with soapy water solution (three drops of soap in two cups of water) Spray with diluted neem oil (one teaspoon in a quart of water) a Read more

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