What's eating my calibrachoa 'cabaret deep blue'?

Calibrachoa 'Cabaret Deep Blue' is susceptible to aphids, thrips, and whiteflies — typical for calibrachoa grown in warm, sheltered spots. Vine weevils can be an issue in containers, where larvae chew roots. Check plants weekly; neem oil and good drainage are the key defenses.

Dense colonies on shoot tips and flower buds; honeydew residue attracts sooty mold and weakens new growth. Dislodge with a firm water spray; treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil; repeat as needed.

Flowers show silvery or brown streaking; buds may be distorted and fail to open properly. Use sticky traps; spray spinosad or neem oil, targeting blooms and shoot tips.

Adult beetles create irregular notches around leaf edges at night; larvae (fat white grubs) devour roots, causing sudden wilting and collapse. Apply pathogenic nematodes (Steinernema kraussei) to moist compost in late summer; check for grubs when repotting; use a gritty, free-draining mix to deter egg-laying.