Pest identification
What's eating my hoya bella?
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony clusters in leaf axils and stem joints; sticky honeydew residue on leaves
Control: Dab with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab; spray with neem oil solution; isolate the plant immediately
Spider mites
Signs: Fine webbing on undersides of leaves; stippled, dull foliage; leaves may yellow and drop
Control: Increase humidity, wipe leaves with damp cloth, apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray weekly until clear
Aphids
Signs: Curled or distorted new growth; sticky honeydew; clusters of small soft insects on shoot tips
Control: Blast off with a strong water spray; treat with insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil
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Hoya Bella pests — FAQ
What is eating my hoya bella?
Hoya Bella is most commonly attacked by mealybugs, which hide in leaf axils and along stems. Spider mites and aphids also target this compact wax plant indoors. Check regularly where stems meet leaves, as infestations start small and spread quickly on Hoya's waxy foliage.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on hoya bella?
White cottony clusters in leaf axils and stem joints; sticky honeydew residue on leaves Dab with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab; spray with neem oil solution; isolate the plant immediately
How do I get rid of spider mites on hoya bella?
Fine webbing on undersides of leaves; stippled, dull foliage; leaves may yellow and drop Increase humidity, wipe leaves with damp cloth, apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray weekly until clear
How do I get rid of aphids on hoya bella?
Curled or distorted new growth; sticky honeydew; clusters of small soft insects on shoot tips Blast off with a strong water spray; treat with insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil