Pest identification
What's eating my garland chrysanthemum 'shungiku'?
Aphids (Macrosiphoniella spp.)
Signs: Clusters on soft stem tips and flower buds; honeydew coats leaves and encourages sooty mould; can stunt young plants.
Control: Water-jet knockdown; insecticidal soap spray; plant fennel or dill nearby to attract aphid predators; avoid over-fertilising with nitrogen.
Slugs and snails (Deroceras / Arion spp.)
Signs: Seedlings and young transplants suffer ragged holes overnight; slime trails left on leaf surfaces; worst after rain in spring.
Control: Iron phosphate pellets; beer traps; copper tape around containers; night-time hand-picking.
Spider mites (Tetranychus urticae)
Signs: Fine pale stippling on upper leaf surfaces; leaves look dusty or bronzed; webbing on undersides in severe cases.
Control: Raise humidity by misting; blast leaf undersides with water; neem oil or insecticidal soap; avoid water stress that encourages mites.
Keep garland chrysanthemum 'shungiku' pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
- What eats chrysanthemum greens — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Common garland chrysanthemum 'shungiku' problems & fixes
- Garland Chrysanthemum 'Shungiku' watering schedule
- Garland Chrysanthemum 'Shungiku' light requirements
- Full garland chrysanthemum 'shungiku' care guide
Garland Chrysanthemum 'Shungiku' pests — FAQ
What is eating my garland chrysanthemum 'shungiku'?
Garland Chrysanthemum 'Shungiku' is generally pest-resistant; its aromatic oils deter many insects. Aphids on growing tips and slugs on seedlings are the main concerns. Spider mites can develop in hot, dry conditions. Overall one of the lower-maintenance edible greens for the garden.
How do I get rid of aphids (macrosiphoniella spp.) on garland chrysanthemum 'shungiku'?
Clusters on soft stem tips and flower buds; honeydew coats leaves and encourages sooty mould; can stunt young plants. Water-jet knockdown; insecticidal soap spray; plant fennel or dill nearby to attract aphid predators; avoid over-fertilising with nitrogen.
How do I get rid of slugs and snails (deroceras / arion spp.) on garland chrysanthemum 'shungiku'?
Seedlings and young transplants suffer ragged holes overnight; slime trails left on leaf surfaces; worst after rain in spring. Iron phosphate pellets; beer traps; copper tape around containers; night-time hand-picking.
How do I get rid of spider mites (tetranychus urticae) on garland chrysanthemum 'shungiku'?
Fine pale stippling on upper leaf surfaces; leaves look dusty or bronzed; webbing on undersides in severe cases. Raise humidity by misting; blast leaf undersides with water; neem oil or insecticidal soap; avoid water stress that encourages mites.