How to Get Rid of Mealy Bugs

If you see any sort of white as you say cotton wool type things in the nooks and crannies of your plants then it's very likely it's going to be mealy bugs. I use methylated spirit that's my go to yeah. Some people are just neglectful or time poor and we do end up with ropey looking house plants. Cacti can go for months without water if they need to, Trilis Cantia is a favourite hardy silver inch plant.