Pest identification
What's eating my crape jasmine?
Mealybugs
Signs: Cottony white deposits at nodes and under leaves; stunted shoot tips and flower loss
Control: Dab colonies with isopropyl alcohol; follow up with repeated neem oil or insecticidal soap sprays
Scale insects
Signs: Brown waxy or hard bumps on older stems; sticky honeydew and black sooty mould below
Control: Scrub off with a soft brush and soapy water; apply horticultural oil; remove badly infested branches
Spider mites
Signs: Pale, dusty speckling on upper leaf surfaces; fine webbing in warm, dry conditions
Control: Spray with neem oil or miticide; increase humidity; wash foliage regularly with clean water
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Crape Jasmine pests — FAQ
What is eating my crape jasmine?
Crape Jasmine (Tabernaemontana coronaria) is susceptible to mealybugs, which shelter at stem nodes and leaf axils, and to spider mites in dry or air-conditioned environments. Scale insects colonize mature woody stems. Outdoors in warm climates, aphids and whiteflies target new growth and flower buds. Maintain good airflow and treat early to prevent population explosions.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on crape jasmine?
Cottony white deposits at nodes and under leaves; stunted shoot tips and flower loss Dab colonies with isopropyl alcohol; follow up with repeated neem oil or insecticidal soap sprays
How do I get rid of scale insects on crape jasmine?
Brown waxy or hard bumps on older stems; sticky honeydew and black sooty mould below Scrub off with a soft brush and soapy water; apply horticultural oil; remove badly infested branches
How do I get rid of spider mites on crape jasmine?
Pale, dusty speckling on upper leaf surfaces; fine webbing in warm, dry conditions Spray with neem oil or miticide; increase humidity; wash foliage regularly with clean water