Succulent mealybugs or normal decay?

9 years ago

So I started seeing this fuzz on one of my succulents. I panicked and just took the whole thing off (There's a bunch of others in my plantar which I've kept).
Just can see this white cottonball thingie, but nothing else. Was this the right call?

Comments (5)

cpulord1
Original Author
9 years ago
The reason why I'm asking about normal decay, is that on the healthy succulents, I'm seeing these other white attachments that I worried were more mealybugs, but upon closer inspection I think they may be just dehydrated bulby leaves.
Thanks for any help guys!
DavidL.ca
9 years ago
Definitely doesn't look right. I'm not sure if there's pests but that looks like mold to me. Rot, maybe?
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rosemariero
9 years ago
Mealybugs infestation! Yuck! You could spray with a 50/50 mix of rubbing alcohol & water. Then pick off by whatever means-toothpick, Q-tips-blast with water. Re-check in a few days & repeat if necessary. You can take out stems & toss, but if you could save-I would. Good luck!
cpulord1
Original Author
9 years ago
Yea the moldy stuff was mealybugs for sure and I just tossed out the stems
But the 2nd picture, could that be old jellybean leaves that have dried up and withered?
kaktuskris
9 years ago
I would definitely toss the plant...also research proper potting media for your succulent. I think you have a problem with your soil as well.

Christopher