Pest identification
What's eating my hedera helix 'glacier'?
Spider mites
Signs: Fine pale stippling across leaves, silvery sheen, and webbing on undersides
Control: Wipe leaves with damp cloth; increase humidity; spray neem oil or miticide every 5–7 days
Mealybugs
Signs: White fluffy wax clusters at leaf joints and stem forks, sticky honeydew below
Control: Dab with rubbing alcohol; apply neem oil spray; isolate from other houseplants immediately
Scale insects
Signs: Hard or soft waxy bumps on stems, yellowing leaves, sticky deposits
Control: Scrape off with a soft toothbrush; treat with horticultural oil; repeat after two weeks
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Hedera helix 'Glacier' pests — FAQ
What is eating my hedera helix 'glacier'?
Hedera helix 'Glacier', grown as a houseplant, is most commonly attacked by spider mites, which thrive in warm dry indoor air. Mealybugs shelter in leaf axils, and scale insects colonise stems. Aphids may appear on new growth near windows. Good air circulation and regular inspection are the best defences.
How do I get rid of spider mites on hedera helix 'glacier'?
Fine pale stippling across leaves, silvery sheen, and webbing on undersides Wipe leaves with damp cloth; increase humidity; spray neem oil or miticide every 5–7 days
How do I get rid of mealybugs on hedera helix 'glacier'?
White fluffy wax clusters at leaf joints and stem forks, sticky honeydew below Dab with rubbing alcohol; apply neem oil spray; isolate from other houseplants immediately
How do I get rid of scale insects on hedera helix 'glacier'?
Hard or soft waxy bumps on stems, yellowing leaves, sticky deposits Scrape off with a soft toothbrush; treat with horticultural oil; repeat after two weeks