New Madagascar Dragon Tree: Remove Glued Pebbles, Treat Mealybugs

Immediate Steps

Remove glued pebbles (shipping aid)—pry with screwdriver or soak to loosen. Soil underneath.
White fluff at nodes = mealybugs. Swab with alcohol daily 2 weeks, or spray alcohol daily 1 week + every other day 2 weeks.
Repot in April to 8" pot max.
Water when dry (check after pebble removal). Fertilize monthly.

Check nearby plants for spread.

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