Pest identification
What's eating my hoya pubicalyx 'silver pink'?
Mealybugs
Signs: White woolly masses at nodes, petioles, and stem crevices; honeydew and resulting sooty mold
Control: Remove manually with alcohol-soaked swabs; spray plant with neem oil or insecticidal soap; repeat weekly for 4 weeks
Spider mites
Signs: Pale, stippled leaves; webbing beneath leaves and around stem tips; leaves drop if infestation is severe
Control: Shower plant to dislodge mites; apply miticide or insecticidal soap; run a humidifier nearby in winter
Scale insects
Signs: Flat or domed brown bumps on stems; slow growth and yellowed, sticky leaves
Control: Scrape off with a fingernail or soft brush; swab with isopropyl alcohol; apply horticultural oil spray
Keep hoya pubicalyx 'silver pink' pest-free
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- What eats hoya pubicalyx — the species this cultivar belongs to
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- Common hoya pubicalyx 'silver pink' problems & fixes
- Hoya Pubicalyx 'Silver Pink' watering schedule
- Hoya Pubicalyx 'Silver Pink' light requirements
- Full hoya pubicalyx 'silver pink' care guide
Hoya Pubicalyx 'Silver Pink' pests — FAQ
What is eating my hoya pubicalyx 'silver pink'?
Hoya pubicalyx 'Silver Pink' is a popular vining houseplant. Mealybugs are the most frequent pest, targeting stem joints and leaf axils. Spider mites can appear in dry indoor conditions. The cultivar's slightly waxy leaves give some protection, but check undersides and nodes at every watering.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on hoya pubicalyx 'silver pink'?
White woolly masses at nodes, petioles, and stem crevices; honeydew and resulting sooty mold Remove manually with alcohol-soaked swabs; spray plant with neem oil or insecticidal soap; repeat weekly for 4 weeks
How do I get rid of spider mites on hoya pubicalyx 'silver pink'?
Pale, stippled leaves; webbing beneath leaves and around stem tips; leaves drop if infestation is severe Shower plant to dislodge mites; apply miticide or insecticidal soap; run a humidifier nearby in winter
How do I get rid of scale insects on hoya pubicalyx 'silver pink'?
Flat or domed brown bumps on stems; slow growth and yellowed, sticky leaves Scrape off with a fingernail or soft brush; swab with isopropyl alcohol; apply horticultural oil spray