Pest identification
What's eating my hoya gracilipes?
Mealybugs
Signs: Fluffy white wax at stem nodes and leaf bases; leaves become sticky, growth slows, and sooty mould may develop.
Control: Dab colonies with rubbing alcohol, then spray insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil every 7 days until infestation clears.
Spider mites
Signs: Pale stippling on leaves with fine webbing on undersides; leaf colour fades and drop may occur in severe cases.
Control: Raise humidity, shower the plant, and apply insecticidal soap or neem oil on a 5–7 day spray cycle.
Aphids
Signs: Soft-bodied insects on tender new shoots; leaves curl, growth is distorted, and honeydew deposits appear.
Control: Blast off with water, then treat with insecticidal soap spray weekly until the colony is eliminated.
Keep hoya gracilipes pest-free
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Hoya Gracilipes pests — FAQ
What is eating my hoya gracilipes?
Hoya gracilipes is a Borneo native grown indoors for its attractive foliage and flowers. Mealybugs are the dominant pest risk for this and most other hoyas. Low winter humidity invites spider mites. Keeping air circulation good and avoiding over-watering will reduce susceptibility to all common hoya pests.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on hoya gracilipes?
Fluffy white wax at stem nodes and leaf bases; leaves become sticky, growth slows, and sooty mould may develop. Dab colonies with rubbing alcohol, then spray insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil every 7 days until infestation clears.
How do I get rid of spider mites on hoya gracilipes?
Pale stippling on leaves with fine webbing on undersides; leaf colour fades and drop may occur in severe cases. Raise humidity, shower the plant, and apply insecticidal soap or neem oil on a 5–7 day spray cycle.
How do I get rid of aphids on hoya gracilipes?
Soft-bodied insects on tender new shoots; leaves curl, growth is distorted, and honeydew deposits appear. Blast off with water, then treat with insecticidal soap spray weekly until the colony is eliminated.