Spider Mites
- Identification of Common Pests Affecting Sansevieria: These tiny pests are often difficult to see but may leave fine webbing on the leaves and cause yellowing or stippling.
- Damage: They weaken the plant by sucking sap, leading to stunted growth if left untreated.
- Treatment: Use insecticidal soap or neem oil to eliminate them effectively
Mealybugs
- Identification: Recognizable by their white, cotton-like appearance, mealybugs cluster on leaves and stems.
- Damage: They sap the plant’s strength, causing weak growth and potential leaf drop.
- Treatment: Wipe them off with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol or apply insecticidal soapÂ
Scale Insects
- Identification: These pests appear as small, oval-shaped bumps on the stems and leaves, often brown or white.
- Damage: They excrete honeydew, leading to sticky leaves and sooty mold growth.
- Treatment: For severe infestations, systemic insecticides can be used; alternatively, horticultural oils can provide organic control
Whiteflies
- Identification: Tiny, moth-like insects found on the underside of leaves; they can cause yellowing and sticky residue.
- Damage: They weaken plants and can lead to sooty mold due to their honeydew excretion.
- Treatment: Use insecticides targeting whiteflies or organic methods like yellow sticky traps and neem oilÂ
Fungus Gnats
- Identification: Small flies that hover near the soil; their larvae feed on roots.
- Damage: They can cause root damage, especially in overly moist conditions.
- Treatment: Allow soil to dry out between waterings and use sticky traps to catch adult gnats
Prevention Tips
- Regularly inspect your plants for signs of pests such as sticky residues or webbing.
- Maintain proper watering practices to avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot and attract pests.
- Keep your plants clean by wiping down leaves to remove dust and potential pest eggs.
By being vigilant and taking proactive measures, you can help keep your Sansevieria plants healthy and pest-free.
Sansevieria options available with us :
- Sansevieria Pinguicula Compacta
- Sansevieria Sawasdee
- Sansevieria Boncel
- Sansevieria Andaman
- Sansevieria Ballyi
- Sansevieria Bantel’s Sensation
- Sansevieria Black Gold
- Sansevieria Boncel MiniÂ
- Sansevieria Boncel Variegated
- Sansevieria ‘Brazilian Moonshine
- Sansevieria Cleopatra
- Sansevieria Cylindrica
- Sansevieria Erythraeae
- Sansevieria Francisii Variegated
- Sansevieria Francissi
- Sansevieria Gabriella
- Sansevieria Gold Flame
- Sansevieria Hahnii Jade Marginata
- Sansevieria Hallii (Baseball Bat)
- Sansevieria Hybrid Pagoda
- Sansevieria Kirkii
- Sansevieria Kirkii Coppertone
- Sansevieria Lilliput
- Sansevieria Manee Tower Hybrid
- Sansevieria Masoniana Variegated
- Sansevieria Metallica Siam Silver
- Sansevieria Pearsonii
- Sansevieria Pinguicula
- Sansevieria Rockman
- Sansevieria ‘Samurai Dwarf
- Sansevieria Sea Urchin
- Sansevieria Sulcata
- Sansevieria Superba
- Sansevieria Whitney
