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Pests
Aphids on Succulent Flower Stalks
Commonly affects: Various succulents (Crassulaceae, Aizoaceae, and others)
Small soft-bodied insects cluster on the tender flower stalk as it develops, sometimes causing distorted bud development.
Potential Causes
- 1Aphids attracted to the soft, tender tissue of an emerging flower stalk
- 2Introduction from a nearby infested plant
- 3Ants farming aphid colonies for honeydew
Solution Steps
- 1Rinse the stalk gently with water to dislodge light infestations
- 2Apply diluted insecticidal soap carefully around delicate buds
- 3Control ant activity nearby
- 4Inspect flowering succulents regularly during stalk development
Prevention Tip
Check flower stalks as they emerge and elongate â aphids target this soft new growth before it hardens off.
