Pests and Diseases
Fungal Infections: signs & treatments
Fungal infections are common in succulents. They can be caused by too frequent watering, high humidity, heavy, poorly-draining soil, and/or containers lacking drainage holes. They can present in a number of ways, including a thin, white dusting, a th
Deer: signs & treatments
Although most succulents are resistant to deer, it’s still possible for them to be a nuisance. A desperate deer will eat anything they can get their hooves on and, even a content deer, will try anything once.
Root Aphids: signs & treatments
Like their foliar counterparts, root aphids drink the sap of the plant, which can slow down growth dramatically. However, these types of aphids attack the roots of plants, making them harder to detect and kill. Not only that, but they create a protec
Powdery Mildew: signs & treatments
Although powdery mildew is a very common plant disease, it presents atypically on succulents. On succulents, the cracks form first and commonly exist without, or with only very faint powder. It can appear like a bacterial infection in this way. Pleas
Aloe mites: signs & treatments
Aloe mites are microscopic mites (Aceria aloinis) that love to target Aloe plants. They're typically passed around by either infested equipment/soil or by the wind. The ultimate goal of the Aloe mite is to make its way to the bloom stalk where it can