AT A GLANCE
What pests attack Kalanchoe and how to fight them?
Kalanchoe plants are most commonly attacked by aphids and mites. To control pests, use a soft soap solution to control aphids and acaricides to control mites. As a preventive measure, make sure you have the right water supply and humidity.
Which pests most commonly attack Kalanchoe plants?
The most common is the Kalanchoe from aphids and mites infested. The robust plant does not fall victim to these pests as often as some other houseplants. Under certain circumstances, however, she can become a victim of the small animals. Since these are not very big, they can be done with the bare Eye usually do not recognize. Therefore, watch out for signs of pests such as the following:
- greasy residue on the leaves
- Discoloration or crippling of the leaves
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How to fight pests on the Kalanchoe?
Against aphids go with one soft soap solution against and against mites with acaricides. You can recognize an aphid or mealybug infestation by the sticky residue on the leaves. Prepare a soft soap solution, spray the plant with this home remedy and remove the animals and their debris. You can recognize mite infestation by the deformation of the leaves. Use systemic acaricides or a contact agent based on rapeseed oil to combat this pest. This encloses the animals and takes their breath away.
How to prevent pests on the Kalanchoe?
Pay attention to the right one water supply and the appropriate one humidity. With the right one Care you can strengthen the Kalanchoe against pests and prevent an infestation. In particular, the right amount of humidity and humidity play a role. Make sure that the substrate in the houseplant pot is not too moist and the air on the windowsill is not too dry.
Tip
Why you should protect cats from the flaming Katy
The Kalanchoe is harmless to humans. However, some parts of the plant are poisonous to cats. Accordingly, you should not place the houseplant in such a way that your house cat can reach it.
