Lacewing Larvae – Chrysoperla (500) Amydrium WateringKeep evenly moist

WateringKeep evenly moist

it holds securely without slipping

Avoid harsh direct sun

It is admired for its long narrow leaves with deep green upper surfaces and rich burgundy undersides

About the plant

Lacewing Larvae – Chrysoperla (500) Amydrium WateringKeep evenly moistMeet the "aphid lion" the fierce larva of the green lacewing (Chrysoperla), and one of nature's most effective aphid hunters. A single larva can devour up to 600 aphids as it grows! How it works Native to Sweden, the larva grabs each aphid in its sickle shaped jaws and sucks it dry. It grows from 23 mm to around 1 cm over the two weeks it spends feasting. Because alarmed aphids tend to drop from the plant, a fine net around the plant keeps both pest