Pest identification
What's eating my hoya acuta?
Mealybugs
Signs: Cottony white deposits in leaf axils and on stems; honeydew promotes black sooty mold
Control: Dab with alcohol swab; spray whole plant with neem oil or insecticidal soap weekly for 4 weeks
Spider mites
Signs: Fine pale stippling on leaf surfaces; thin webbing on shoot tips in hot, dry rooms
Control: Raise humidity; wash foliage; apply insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil every 5–7 days
Scale insects
Signs: Flat or domed shells on stems and midribs; leaves yellow and growth stalls
Control: Remove physically with a soft cloth; treat with horticultural oil, repeating every two weeks until clear
Keep hoya acuta pest-free
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Hoya Acuta pests — FAQ
What is eating my hoya acuta?
Hoya acuta is an indoor tropical vine that shares the pest vulnerabilities of the wider hoya family. Mealybugs colonize stem joints and leaf axils, spider mites thrive in low humidity, and scale insects can encrust older stems. Inspect new growth and undersides of the waxy leaves at every watering.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on hoya acuta?
Cottony white deposits in leaf axils and on stems; honeydew promotes black sooty mold Dab with alcohol swab; spray whole plant with neem oil or insecticidal soap weekly for 4 weeks
How do I get rid of spider mites on hoya acuta?
Fine pale stippling on leaf surfaces; thin webbing on shoot tips in hot, dry rooms Raise humidity; wash foliage; apply insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil every 5–7 days
How do I get rid of scale insects on hoya acuta?
Flat or domed shells on stems and midribs; leaves yellow and growth stalls Remove physically with a soft cloth; treat with horticultural oil, repeating every two weeks until clear