Money Plant & Succulent Soil Mites: Fungus Gnat Larvae from Overwatering

Tiny white mites in soil of money plant and succulent = fungus gnat larvae. They feed on rotting roots from overwatering.

Fix

1. Cut water immediately.
2. Remove saucers; drain pots in sink for hours.
3. Use bamboo skewers: water only when skewer comes out dry.
4. Alcohol drench (50/50) next watering kills larvae.
5. Empty saucers always.

Spread Risk

Only to other overwatered plants with rotting roots. Dry cycles stop them everywhere.

Prevention

• Water on demand (skewer test), not schedule.
• Fast-draining soil (add perlite).
• Pots with drainage.

Roots heal, larvae disappear, plants thrive.