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Mealybug

White ‘mealy’ clusters in crevices on the plant.

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Solution

Remove small infestations with a damp cloth. For severe infestations, try Yates Conqueror Oil. Test on a small inconspicuous spot first before a more widespread spray as succulents can be quite sensitive to oil-based products.

Yates Conqueror Spraying Oil

Yates Conqueror Spraying Oil

An intermediate spraying oil for control of scale, mites and mealy bug on fruit trees, grapes and ornamentals.
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Soft Scale

Light coloured growths on the plant, up to about 8mm diameter. Easily crushed and scratched off the plant.

Solution

Remove small infestations with a damp cloth. For severe infestations, try Yates Conqueror Oil. Test on a small inconspicuous spot first before a more widespread spray as succulents can be quite sensitive to oil-based products.

Yates Conqueror Spraying Oil

Yates Conqueror Spraying Oil

An intermediate spraying oil for control of scale, mites and mealy bug on fruit trees, grapes and ornamentals.
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Root rot

Plants turn yellow or brown and leaves rot, or plant dies.

Solution

Improve drainage. Reduce watering frequency, allowing soil to dry out between watering.


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