Although propagating through a soil medium is the best way to encourage rooting but it can also lead to pathogens or fungus attacking cuttings which ultimately causes succulents to rot. This soil type helps to prevent root rot from occurring by not overwatering your plant. This type of plant is not recommended for pets or children. All succulent plants are not necessarily related to each other, any plant that has adaptations to store water in its roots, leaves, or stem is a succulent. Also, you can dislodge the pests physically by spraying the infected parts with high-pressure water.