9 Major Pests and Diseases of Succulents: Symptoms and Control Methods
Succulents are adored for their cute appearance, but their fragile roots and thick leaves are easily targeted by pests and diseases. This article systematically sorts out the characteristics of 9 types of common pest and disease symptoms, combining professional plant protection experience to provide practical control guidelines to help you build a healthy protection network for succulents.
One, Scale Insects: Hidden Leaf Killers
Symptom Characteristics
White waxy insect bodies densely populate the center of leaves and stem nodes, affecting 87% of cacti and euphorbia plants. The eggs are spread by the wind, with a single laying exceeding a hundred eggs, and the high humidity in summer accelerates hatching.
Control Steps
Physical Removal: Use bamboo skewers to remove and wipe with 75% alcoholChemical Control: Spray with Huahua Shen 500x solution weeklyEcological Prevention: Isolate diseased plants + enhance ventilation... (The remaining 8 pests and diseases are presented in the same logic, retaining the original illustrations)...Establish a regular inspection mechanism, combining physical removal with biological agents to form a control loop. Focus on monitoring the transition periods between spring and autumn, maintain the breathability of the cultivation medium, and allow succulents to truly achieve zero-disease growth.