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What do i do if it has started to rot? View answer
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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
SIGNS Mass of fuzzy, gray to brown mold spores Dusty mold spreading from broken, damaged, or dying leaves and stems TREATMENTS Remove any dead or dying plant parts (clean scissors with bleach before and after) Apply a copper soap fungicide every 7-10 days until mold is gone Reduce watering frequency Water soil directly and gently shake excess droplets from leaves Read more
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
Why is my succulent getting dark spots? View answer
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How to identify and treat gray mold (Botrytis)? View answer
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How to identify and treat aphids? View answer
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How to prevent and treat succulent pests and diseases? View answer
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