In order to keep your houseplants strong you need to meet their cultural requirements, which involves using proper soil, avoiding drafts, not crowding plants and then keeping a good balance of temperature, humidity, light, water and drainage. Sep 12, 2020 - Explore Michele Jones's board "Succulent diseases/ pests", followed by 341 people on Pinterest. Healthy indoor plants will be able to resist and fight off pests and diseases much better than weak plants. There are two groups of scales that commonly attack succulents: the armored scale and the soft scale insects. These insects like to eat the sap of succulents, damaging the plants and making them susceptible to diseases. Click on the photo .. Succulents infected with cotton root rot usually die, and once the succulent plant is pulled up, brown fungal strands are attached to the roots. Many problems can be avoided by following good cultural practices, especially cleanliness. The main reason for this is the change in conditions- succulents are mostly used to a dry climate. Since succulents come from different families, they vary in growth habits too. Erwinia cacticida Erwinia carotovora LEARN MORE. Some have the infamous rosette form, others are branching and trailing like Crassula ovata and Senecio rowleyanus.These kinds are great for indoors since they are compact and they adjust well to low light.. Aloe vera, Euphorbia tirucalli, and Echinocactus grusonii have thicker parts that thrive under full sun. See more ideas about pests, succulents, plant pests. There is no known cure for this succulent fungal disease, which can persist in the soil for several years after the plant's removal. The Cacti and Succulent families are easy to care for and not particularly prone to problems, but there are a few common diseases that they need protection against. You’re exploring different types of succulents and learning their specific needs. 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