Pest identification
What's eating my adolphe audusson camellia?
Tea scale (Fiorinia theae)
Signs: White or grey crusty encrustations on leaf undersides; yellowing, weakened growth
Control: Spray with horticultural oil or neem oil in spring when crawlers are active; repeat monthly
Vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus)
Signs: Notched leaf margins from adult feeding; root destruction and wilting from cream grubs underground
Control: Apply Steinernema kraussei nematodes to moist soil August–October; use sticky barriers on pots
Aphids (Myzus persicae and others)
Signs: Distorted new shoots; sticky honeydew and sooty mould on leaves
Control: Blast off with water; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil; encourage ladybirds and lacewings
Keep adolphe audusson camellia pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
- What eats japanese camellia — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What eats adolphe audusson camellia — our other guide for the same plant
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Common adolphe audusson camellia problems & fixes
- Adolphe Audusson camellia watering schedule
- Adolphe Audusson camellia light requirements
- Full adolphe audusson camellia care guide
Adolphe Audusson camellia pests — FAQ
What is eating my adolphe audusson camellia?
Adolphe Audusson camellia is most threatened by vine weevil grubs eating roots and tea scale encrusting leaf undersides. Aphids and camellia bud moth caterpillars also attack. Inspect leaf undersides regularly, apply neem oil for scale, and use vine weevil nematodes in late summer.
How do I get rid of tea scale (fiorinia theae) on adolphe audusson camellia?
White or grey crusty encrustations on leaf undersides; yellowing, weakened growth Spray with horticultural oil or neem oil in spring when crawlers are active; repeat monthly
How do I get rid of vine weevil (otiorhynchus sulcatus) on adolphe audusson camellia?
Notched leaf margins from adult feeding; root destruction and wilting from cream grubs underground Apply Steinernema kraussei nematodes to moist soil August–October; use sticky barriers on pots
How do I get rid of aphids (myzus persicae and others) on adolphe audusson camellia?
Distorted new shoots; sticky honeydew and sooty mould on leaves Blast off with water; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil; encourage ladybirds and lacewings