Pest identification
What's eating my angelonia angustifolia 'archangel white'?
Aphids
Signs: Clusters on new growth; sticky honeydew, minor distortion of shoot tips
Control: Blast with water then apply insecticidal soap or neem oil; repeat after rain
Spider mites
Signs: Pale stippling and webbing on foliage during hot, dry weather
Control: Keep plants adequately watered; spray undersides with neem oil or horticultural soap
Whitefly
Signs: Clouds of tiny white insects disturbed when foliage is touched; sooty mould on upper leaf surfaces
Control: Yellow sticky traps; insecticidal soap spray; remove and bin heavily infested shoots
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Angelonia angustifolia 'Archangel White' pests — FAQ
What is eating my angelonia angustifolia 'archangel white'?
Angelonia 'Archangel White' shares the genus's aromatic deer-deterrent foliage and strong pest resistance. Aphids and spider mites are the most likely issues, especially in hot weather. Whitefly occasionally colonises plants in still, warm spots. Scout regularly and act fast — small infestations are easy to control on this heat-tolerant annual.
How do I get rid of aphids on angelonia angustifolia 'archangel white'?
Clusters on new growth; sticky honeydew, minor distortion of shoot tips Blast with water then apply insecticidal soap or neem oil; repeat after rain
How do I get rid of spider mites on angelonia angustifolia 'archangel white'?
Pale stippling and webbing on foliage during hot, dry weather Keep plants adequately watered; spray undersides with neem oil or horticultural soap
How do I get rid of whitefly on angelonia angustifolia 'archangel white'?
Clouds of tiny white insects disturbed when foliage is touched; sooty mould on upper leaf surfaces Yellow sticky traps; insecticidal soap spray; remove and bin heavily infested shoots