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Mealybug
New growth appears distorted with a whitish substance in the leaf axils.
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
Mites
New growth appears distorted with a whitish substance in the leaf axils.
Solution
For severe infestations, try Yates Super Shield. Test on a small inconspicuous spot first before a more widespread spray as succulents can be quite sensitive to sprays.
Yates Super Shield Rose Spray - Concentrate
Snail and slugs
Holes eaten in leaves.
Solution
Yates Blitzem
Root rot
Plant wilts and dies. Dieback may be present.
Solution
Reduce watering frequency, allowing soil to dry out between watering.
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