Pest identification
What's eating my hoya subcalva?
Mealybugs
Signs: Woolly white wax at leaf nodes and stem joints; sticky honeydew; slowed or distorted growth
Control: Remove with alcohol-dipped cotton swab; treat entire plant with neem oil spray weekly for 4 weeks
Spider mites
Signs: Yellow stippling across leaf surface; delicate webbing beneath leaves in low humidity
Control: Rinse foliage and raise humidity; apply insecticidal soap every 5–7 days for three treatments minimum
Aphids
Signs: Soft insects on new growth tips; leaves curl and become sticky; may attract ants
Control: Blast off with water; apply insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil weekly until the infestation is gone
Keep hoya subcalva pest-free
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Hoya Subcalva pests — FAQ
What is eating my hoya subcalva?
Hoya subcalva is grown as an indoor houseplant and shares the hoya genus's typical vulnerabilities: mealybugs are the most frequent pest, followed by spider mites and aphids on young shoots. Because it is a slower-growing species, pest damage can set the plant back significantly — early intervention is key.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on hoya subcalva?
Woolly white wax at leaf nodes and stem joints; sticky honeydew; slowed or distorted growth Remove with alcohol-dipped cotton swab; treat entire plant with neem oil spray weekly for 4 weeks
How do I get rid of spider mites on hoya subcalva?
Yellow stippling across leaf surface; delicate webbing beneath leaves in low humidity Rinse foliage and raise humidity; apply insecticidal soap every 5–7 days for three treatments minimum
How do I get rid of aphids on hoya subcalva?
Soft insects on new growth tips; leaves curl and become sticky; may attract ants Blast off with water; apply insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil weekly until the infestation is gone