Sansevieria trifaciata, and S. hyacinthoides. Also called Snake Plant, this is one of eight harmful invasive plants endangering Sanibel Island’s natural areas.

Tradescantia pallida. Although not considered invasive by the UF/IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants, it is a highly aggressive spreading plant.

Ruellia simplex. Mexican petunia is a highly invasive plant in Florida. By choosing wisely and avoiding invasive plants, you’ll protect Florida’s natural spaces for future generations.

Mimosa Strigillosa. Also known as Sunshine mimosa, is a quickly spreading groundcover that can take over a garden if not maintained.

Know the difference between Florida’s native Lantana depressa and Lantana involucrata and invasive Lantana camara and Lantana montevidensis.

Also called Parrot's beak Heliconia, its aggressive spreading needs root barriers to prevent unwanted rhizome extension.

Nephrolepis cordifolia. This highly invasive species produces tubers in the roots.

In Florida, common types of mealybugs are the Citrus, Long-tailed, and Coconut Mealybug. These pests have soft bodies, light colors, and waxy strands that look like cotton.

Aphids have mouthparts that let them suck sap from living plants. There are thousands of aphid species, and while many are green, they can be different colors.

Small, white, winged insects that suck nutrients can cause plants to wilt, yellow, and drop leaves. Common Florida species include silverleaf, fig, citrus, and rugose spiraling whiteflies.

A common plant fungal disease that causes white, powdery spots to appear on the leaves, often with a gray or white, powdery appearance.

Starts as small yellow spots, then develop into yellow-orange rust colored pustules found on the backside of leaves.