Pest identification
What's eating my hoya fusca?
Mealybugs
Signs: White fluffy wax at stem nodes and leaf axils; plant weakens and leaves may drop
Control: Spot-treat with isopropyl alcohol; drench soil with diluted neem oil and spray foliage weekly
Spider mites
Signs: Tiny pale dots across leaf surface; fine webbing underneath, worsened by low humidity
Control: Wipe leaves with a damp cloth, increase humidity, and spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil
Soft scale
Signs: Hard or waxy brown bumps on stems; sticky honeydew promotes sooty mould growth
Control: Physically remove with a soft brush dipped in alcohol; apply horticultural oil to smother remaining insects
Keep hoya fusca pest-free
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Hoya Fusca pests — FAQ
What is eating my hoya fusca?
Hoya fusca faces the typical indoor hoya pest trio — mealybugs, spider mites, and scale — which exploit its thick foliage and stem joints. Mealybugs are the most frequently encountered problem indoors. Keep the plant in good airflow and inspect the undersides of leaves monthly to catch infestations early.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on hoya fusca?
White fluffy wax at stem nodes and leaf axils; plant weakens and leaves may drop Spot-treat with isopropyl alcohol; drench soil with diluted neem oil and spray foliage weekly
How do I get rid of spider mites on hoya fusca?
Tiny pale dots across leaf surface; fine webbing underneath, worsened by low humidity Wipe leaves with a damp cloth, increase humidity, and spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil
How do I get rid of soft scale on hoya fusca?
Hard or waxy brown bumps on stems; sticky honeydew promotes sooty mould growth Physically remove with a soft brush dipped in alcohol; apply horticultural oil to smother remaining insects