Pest identification
What's eating my eschscholzia californica 'thai silk rose chiffon'?
Aphids
Signs: Small colonies on new growth and flower stems; honeydew residue and minor leaf curl
Control: Knock off with a water spray; apply insecticidal soap if colonies persist; usually self-limiting
Slugs & snails
Signs: Seedlings eaten at soil level shortly after germination; ragged holes in young leaves
Control: Apply iron phosphate pellets at germination; use horticultural grit around seedlings as a barrier
Birds
Signs: Scratch marks in soil near germinating seeds; seedlings disturbed or uprooted
Control: Cover seed beds with fine mesh or fleece until seedlings are several centimetres tall
Keep eschscholzia californica 'thai silk rose chiffon' pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
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- Common eschscholzia californica 'thai silk rose chiffon' problems & fixes
- Eschscholzia californica 'Thai Silk Rose Chiffon' watering schedule
- Eschscholzia californica 'Thai Silk Rose Chiffon' light requirements
- Full eschscholzia californica 'thai silk rose chiffon' care guide
Eschscholzia californica 'Thai Silk Rose Chiffon' pests — FAQ
What is eating my eschscholzia californica 'thai silk rose chiffon'?
California poppy 'Thai Silk Rose Chiffon' is generally pest-resistant due to its bitter sap, which deters deer and rabbits. Aphids occasionally colonise young stems, and birds may scratch around germinating seeds. Slugs can damage seedlings. Direct-sow into well-drained soil and thin to prevent dampness that encourages pests.
How do I get rid of aphids on eschscholzia californica 'thai silk rose chiffon'?
Small colonies on new growth and flower stems; honeydew residue and minor leaf curl Knock off with a water spray; apply insecticidal soap if colonies persist; usually self-limiting
How do I get rid of slugs & snails on eschscholzia californica 'thai silk rose chiffon'?
Seedlings eaten at soil level shortly after germination; ragged holes in young leaves Apply iron phosphate pellets at germination; use horticultural grit around seedlings as a barrier
How do I get rid of birds on eschscholzia californica 'thai silk rose chiffon'?
Scratch marks in soil near germinating seeds; seedlings disturbed or uprooted Cover seed beds with fine mesh or fleece until seedlings are several centimetres tall