What's eating my hoya bella 'variegata'?

Hoya bella 'Variegata' is a compact, cascading houseplant whose variegated leaves can make pest damage harder to notice. Mealybugs and spider mites are the chief threats. Aphids sometimes target the delicate flower clusters. The variegated form can be slightly weaker, so early detection matters more here.

White fluffy deposits hidden in dense foliage and at the base of flower clusters; honeydew and mold Use a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol on each colony; spray neem oil solution over whole plant and repeat weekly

Tiny pale dots across leaf surface; silver-white sheen and webbing; variegated sections show damage first Increase humidity; rinse with tepid water; apply insecticidal soap spray every 5–7 days for three rounds

Soft-bodied insects clustered on flower buds and new growth tips; distortion and sticky drips Blast off with water; apply insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil; check weekly until gone