Why does your Kalanchoe thyrsiflora have tiny black flies? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
The larvae of these flies thrive in the moist, organic-rich substrate required by Kalanchoe. They feed on decaying organic matter and can occasionally damage the delicate root hairs of the paddle plant.
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora is a succulent that requires well-draining soil; constant moisture creates the perfect breeding ground for fungus gnats and can lead to fungal pathogens in the plant.
Similar to fungus gnats, these flies target high-moisture environments. They are often present when the substrate has too much peat moss or decaying mulch which provides nutrients for their larvae.
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