Pest identification
What's eating my hoya aldrichii?
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony clusters in leaf axils and at stem nodes; leaves yellow and growth stalls
Control: Dab colonies with a cotton swab dipped in 70% isopropyl alcohol; follow up with neem oil spray every 7 days for 3 weeks
Spider mites
Signs: Fine stippling on leaves, silvery webbing on undersides; foliage looks dusty and dull
Control: Raise humidity, wipe leaves with a damp cloth, then apply insecticidal soap or dilute neem oil; repeat weekly until clear
Soft scale
Signs: Brown waxy bumps along stems; sticky honeydew and sooty mould on leaves below
Control: Scrape off visible scale with a soft toothbrush; treat with horticultural oil applied to all stem surfaces
Keep hoya aldrichii pest-free
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Hoya Aldrichii pests — FAQ
What is eating my hoya aldrichii?
Hoya aldrichii is most threatened by mealybugs, which colonise leaf axils and stem joints. Spider mites and scale insects are secondary risks, especially in warm, dry indoor conditions. Inspect the waxy leaves and growing tips regularly. Most infestations respond well to isopropyl alcohol wipes and neem oil treatments.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on hoya aldrichii?
White cottony clusters in leaf axils and at stem nodes; leaves yellow and growth stalls Dab colonies with a cotton swab dipped in 70% isopropyl alcohol; follow up with neem oil spray every 7 days for 3 weeks
How do I get rid of spider mites on hoya aldrichii?
Fine stippling on leaves, silvery webbing on undersides; foliage looks dusty and dull Raise humidity, wipe leaves with a damp cloth, then apply insecticidal soap or dilute neem oil; repeat weekly until clear
How do I get rid of soft scale on hoya aldrichii?
Brown waxy bumps along stems; sticky honeydew and sooty mould on leaves below Scrape off visible scale with a soft toothbrush; treat with horticultural oil applied to all stem surfaces