Pest identification
What's eating my hoya surigaoensis?
Mealybugs
Signs: Waxy white deposits at leaf joints and growing tips; sticky honeydew encourages mould and stunts new growth.
Control: Remove colonies manually with an alcohol swab, then spray the entire plant with insecticidal soap or neem oil weekly.
Spider mites
Signs: Fine stippling and webbing on leaf undersides; foliage loses colour and may shrivel in dry conditions.
Control: Raise humidity with a pebble tray or humidifier; apply insecticidal soap or neem spray on a 5–7 day cycle.
Aphids
Signs: Soft insects on new shoots; curled, distorted growth and sticky deposits on surrounding leaves and surfaces.
Control: Knock off with a water jet, follow with insecticidal soap; repeat weekly until the infestation clears.
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Hoya Surigaoensis pests — FAQ
What is eating my hoya surigaoensis?
Hoya surigaoensis, native to Surigao in the Philippines, is grown indoors and is prone to the same pests that affect the wider hoya genus. Mealybugs are the most persistent threat. Spider mites can appear when humidity is low. Consistent monitoring of leaf axils and stem joints is the best prevention.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on hoya surigaoensis?
Waxy white deposits at leaf joints and growing tips; sticky honeydew encourages mould and stunts new growth. Remove colonies manually with an alcohol swab, then spray the entire plant with insecticidal soap or neem oil weekly.
How do I get rid of spider mites on hoya surigaoensis?
Fine stippling and webbing on leaf undersides; foliage loses colour and may shrivel in dry conditions. Raise humidity with a pebble tray or humidifier; apply insecticidal soap or neem spray on a 5–7 day cycle.
How do I get rid of aphids on hoya surigaoensis?
Soft insects on new shoots; curled, distorted growth and sticky deposits on surrounding leaves and surfaces. Knock off with a water jet, follow with insecticidal soap; repeat weekly until the infestation clears.