Pest identification
What's eating my case's ixora?
Scale insects
Signs: Waxy bumps on stems and leaf undersides; sooty mold blackens foliage where honeydew accumulates.
Control: Rub off with alcohol-dampened swabs; spray horticultural oil weekly for 4–5 weeks to eliminate crawlers.
Aphids
Signs: New growth distorted and sticky; colonies of small soft insects visible on shoot tips.
Control: Water blast to dislodge; spray neem oil or insecticidal soap every 5–7 days until clear.
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony masses in stem forks; leaves yellow and overall vigour drops.
Control: Spot-treat with isopropyl alcohol; follow up with weekly neem oil applications.
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Case's Ixora pests — FAQ
What is eating my case's ixora?
Case's Ixora is susceptible to aphids, mealybugs, and scale insects, all common to tropical Ixora shrubs. These sap-feeders produce honeydew that promotes sooty mold. Scale is the most persistent issue. Use neem oil or insecticidal soap sprays; manually treat scale with rubbing alcohol before applying horticultural oil.
How do I get rid of scale insects on case's ixora?
Waxy bumps on stems and leaf undersides; sooty mold blackens foliage where honeydew accumulates. Rub off with alcohol-dampened swabs; spray horticultural oil weekly for 4–5 weeks to eliminate crawlers.
How do I get rid of aphids on case's ixora?
New growth distorted and sticky; colonies of small soft insects visible on shoot tips. Water blast to dislodge; spray neem oil or insecticidal soap every 5–7 days until clear.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on case's ixora?
White cottony masses in stem forks; leaves yellow and overall vigour drops. Spot-treat with isopropyl alcohol; follow up with weekly neem oil applications.