Pest identification
What's eating my clytie kohleria?
Mealybugs
Signs: White fluffy deposits at stem bases, leaf axils, and between rhizome scales; sticky honeydew; slow growth
Control: Use isopropyl alcohol swabs; follow with neem oil spray; if rhizomes are infested, treat them directly after unpotting
Spider mites
Signs: Fine webbing on leaf undersides; pale stippling across the leaf surface; leaf edges turn brown and crispy
Control: Raise humidity with a pebble tray or humidifier; spray neem oil or horticultural soap weekly; isolate from other plants
Aphids
Signs: Small colonies on new stem tips and flower buds; sticky residue; deformed flower tubes
Control: Remove by hand or water jet; apply insecticidal soap; repeat every 5 days until gone
Keep clytie kohleria pest-free
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Clytie kohleria pests — FAQ
What is eating my clytie kohleria?
Kohleria 'Clytie' is a hybrid gesneriad houseplant with velvety leaves and bright tubular flowers. Mealybugs are the most frequent pest, hiding in leaf axils and at rhizome level. Spider mites attack in dry conditions. Aphids target the colorful flowers and new growth. Keep humidity above 50% as prevention.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on clytie kohleria?
White fluffy deposits at stem bases, leaf axils, and between rhizome scales; sticky honeydew; slow growth Use isopropyl alcohol swabs; follow with neem oil spray; if rhizomes are infested, treat them directly after unpotting
How do I get rid of spider mites on clytie kohleria?
Fine webbing on leaf undersides; pale stippling across the leaf surface; leaf edges turn brown and crispy Raise humidity with a pebble tray or humidifier; spray neem oil or horticultural soap weekly; isolate from other plants
How do I get rid of aphids on clytie kohleria?
Small colonies on new stem tips and flower buds; sticky residue; deformed flower tubes Remove by hand or water jet; apply insecticidal soap; repeat every 5 days until gone