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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
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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