Mealybugs<\/a> are by far the most common pest troubling the resilient jade plant. These insects can suck the life out of the leaves, causing them to shrivel and droop, eventually falling off in the lack of nutrients. <\/p>\n\n\n\nBut these bugs are just as resilient as this plant. They will form a little cottony tent around their bodies so that they can feed on your plant in peace. These tents are quite sturdy, and it keeps them safe from all sorts of pesticides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, the tents that they form also make them easy to spot as they will be quite obvious at the base of the leaves. At first, there won’t be many of them, but you can soon have a full-on infestation if you leave this problem untreated. The bugs you are most likely to see are fully grown mealybugs, and they will suck on the plant the most. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, there will also be tiny younger bugs that will run around quickly, and you won’t be able to see them until they grow into an adult mealybug and form that tent to keep them safe. They live for anywhere from 4 to 10 weeks, but this will be enough to ruin your plant. It will also give them time to reproduce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another tell-tale sign that your plant is infested with mealybugs is ants. If you see a lot of ants, not just a dozen but a lot, even hundreds of them on your plant, chances are you have an infestation of mealybugs or something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That’s because ants feed on the sweet substance that these pests secrete. Get rid of the ants before you can get rid of the mealybug infestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep in mind that these bugs can also move on to your other plants, so remove the infested jade plant from any others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Get Rid of Mealybugs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n To get rid of these bugs, you will have to use a pesticide that goes directly into the soil so that the plant can absorb it and send it through to leaves where these bugs will feed on it and eventually die. Of course, this will take some time, so if you want to get started as the bugs get poisoned, you should remove them by hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Start by dropping some alcohol in their tents. This will dissolve them quite easily. Then, take a cotton swab and wipe the bugs away, throwing them into a bag and away from your other plants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a while, you will notice that the bugs have completely disappeared if you use this process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spider Mites in Your Jade Plant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Spider mites are another pest that can trouble jade plants sometimes. Of course, it’s not nearly as common as mealybugs, but it’s worth mentioning because of their effect. These tiny creatures will spread all over your jade plant and cause numerous issues, including drooping as they spend its resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The trouble with these creatures is that they are really tiny and will be hard to notice until they’ve done a lot of damage. While they are in the arachnid family, these tiny pests don’t look much like spiders. Rather, they look like crabs. They have fat, stubby bodies and short legs. You will be able to see them under a magnifying glass, so keep one around for checking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you see spiders with long bodies and legs, they could be helpful for your plant as they feed on spider mites, and you could prevent an infestation this way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spider mites love hot and dry conditions, which is why they will love any plant that doesn’t get a lot of water and likes similar conditions. You might notice that they form these webs as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Get Rid of Spider Mites<\/h4>\n\n\n\n The best way to get rid of them is to drown them. Cover your plant with a cloth material and secure it around the base of the pot. Lay it down in the bathtub on the side and then fill the bathtub with lukewarm water. The water should feel pleasant, not too hot, nor too cold. Then, submerge the plant under the water for about an hour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you’re done, drain the water, put the soil that fell out back in, and drain any water from the pot and tray. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Your jade plant will probably do best if you just forget that it exists and water it only when the soil is dry. However, if you notice some negative changes, it may be time to revise your strategy. For one, change its placement so that it gets more or less light than before and change your watering schedule. Remember to check for root rot and the most common pests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you find the cause on time, you can easily help your plant get over the problem and start thriving. Follow the general guidelines of watering only when the soil is dry, giving this plant 4 hours of direct light a day, not fertilizing too much, and keeping it in comfortable temperatures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other care articles specific for Jade Plants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Jade Plants Wrinkled Leaves<\/a> – Jade Plant Falling Over<\/a> – Jade Plant Leaves Turning Yellow<\/a> – Jade Plant Branches\/Leaves Shriveling\/Drooping<\/a> – Jade Plant Care, Propagation and Types<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nPin <\/span><\/em>this to share with others or save for later!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Jade plant does best when you leave it be. That’s one of the reasons why I got hooked on succulents in the first place. But …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5071,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false},"categories":[1,17],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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