Pest identification
What's eating my gomphrena haageana 'strawberry fields'?
Aphids
Signs: Colonies on shoot tips and new growth; honeydew promotes sooty mould and attracts ants
Control: Blast with water; spray with insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil; repeat weekly until clear
Spider mites
Signs: Silvery stippling and fine webbing on leaves and stems during hot, dry periods
Control: Mist plants regularly; apply neem oil or horticultural oil spray; avoid water-stressed conditions
Caterpillars
Signs: Irregular holes chewed in leaves; flower stems may be severed near the base
Control: Hand-pick caterpillars; use Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) spray for persistent populations
Keep gomphrena haageana 'strawberry fields' pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
- What eats strawberry globe amaranth — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Common gomphrena haageana 'strawberry fields' problems & fixes
- Gomphrena haageana 'Strawberry Fields' watering schedule
- Gomphrena haageana 'Strawberry Fields' light requirements
- Full gomphrena haageana 'strawberry fields' care guide
Gomphrena haageana 'Strawberry Fields' pests — FAQ
What is eating my gomphrena haageana 'strawberry fields'?
Gomphrena 'Strawberry Fields' is tough and largely pest-free, but aphids and spider mites can build up on stems during heat waves, and caterpillars occasionally nibble foliage. Deer and rabbits rarely bother globe amaranth. Good air circulation and avoiding overhead watering prevent most issues.
How do I get rid of aphids on gomphrena haageana 'strawberry fields'?
Colonies on shoot tips and new growth; honeydew promotes sooty mould and attracts ants Blast with water; spray with insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil; repeat weekly until clear
How do I get rid of spider mites on gomphrena haageana 'strawberry fields'?
Silvery stippling and fine webbing on leaves and stems during hot, dry periods Mist plants regularly; apply neem oil or horticultural oil spray; avoid water-stressed conditions
How do I get rid of caterpillars on gomphrena haageana 'strawberry fields'?
Irregular holes chewed in leaves; flower stems may be severed near the base Hand-pick caterpillars; use Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) spray for persistent populations