What's eating my chinese honeysuckle?

Chinese Honeysuckle (Combretum indicum) — also called Rangoon Creeper — shares the same pest profile as Quisqualis indica, as it is the same species under a revised name. Aphids on tender new growth are the most frequent problem, followed by scale and caterpillars. Consistent monitoring and neem oil sprays keep the plant healthy.

Clusters on emerging shoots and buds; curled, sticky leaves and sooty mold on honeydew deposits. Knock off with water; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil. Introduce or attract ladybirds as sustained biological control.

Flat or rounded waxy bumps on stems and leaf veins; persistent infestations cause yellowing and dieback. Remove physically; spray with horticultural oil to smother crawlers. Repeat fortnightly until clear.

Irregular holes chewed through leaves; young larvae may skeletonize foliage; frass (droppings) visible on leaves below. Hand-pick caterpillars; spray with Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) for heavier infestations without harming pollinators.