Mealybugs on Dolphin Plant: Identification and Treatment

Those "Little White Balls" Are Likely Mealybugs

If the white balls feel like tiny cotton tufts and squish easily, they're mealybugs—a common succulent pest.

Treatment

1. Isolate the plant.
2. Mix 5 parts water, 1 part isopropyl alcohol, plus a squirt of liquid dish soap.
3. Spray all leaf and stem surfaces until dripping wet.
4. Repeat weekly for 3–4 weeks.

Thorough coverage is essential—mealybugs hide in crevices. Confirm the description matches, then act fast.