Pest identification
What's eating my hoya aff. lanceolata?
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony clusters tucked into narrow stem joints; honeydew drips and sooty mold on lower leaves
Control: Treat each colony with an alcohol-dipped swab; follow with weekly neem oil or insecticidal soap spray
Spider mites
Signs: Tiny pale speckles on narrow leaves; fine webbing; leaves may dry out and fall prematurely
Control: Mist daily and improve air circulation; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray every 7 days
Aphids
Signs: Small green or black insects on shoot tips; leaves curl and feel sticky; ants may be present
Control: Wash off with a jet of water; apply insecticidal soap spray; repeat until two consecutive checks show no insects
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Hoya Aff. Lanceolata pests — FAQ
What is eating my hoya aff. lanceolata?
Hoya aff. lanceolata (closely related to Hoya lanceolata) is a slender-leaved indoor hoya most threatened by mealybugs. Its narrow stems and small leaf axils are prime mealybug hiding spots. Spider mites can develop on leaf undersides in low humidity. Aphids occasionally affect delicate new growth.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on hoya aff. lanceolata?
White cottony clusters tucked into narrow stem joints; honeydew drips and sooty mold on lower leaves Treat each colony with an alcohol-dipped swab; follow with weekly neem oil or insecticidal soap spray
How do I get rid of spider mites on hoya aff. lanceolata?
Tiny pale speckles on narrow leaves; fine webbing; leaves may dry out and fall prematurely Mist daily and improve air circulation; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray every 7 days
How do I get rid of aphids on hoya aff. lanceolata?
Small green or black insects on shoot tips; leaves curl and feel sticky; ants may be present Wash off with a jet of water; apply insecticidal soap spray; repeat until two consecutive checks show no insects