Pest identification
What's eating my ipomoea quamoclit?
Aphids
Signs: Sticky residue on tender stems and shoot tips; distorted new growth
Control: Spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil; remove by hand or with a water jet
Spider mites
Signs: Pale speckling across fine foliage, webbing visible in dry hot conditions
Control: Mist foliage in the evening; treat with neem oil or miticide spray repeated weekly
Caterpillars
Signs: Chewed or missing portions of the finely cut leaflets
Control: Hand-pick small numbers; apply Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) for heavier feeding
Keep ipomoea quamoclit pest-free
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Ipomoea quamoclit pests — FAQ
What is eating my ipomoea quamoclit?
Cypress vine (Ipomoea quamoclit) faces aphids on delicate new growth and spider mites in hot summers. Its fine ferny foliage is occasionally attacked by caterpillars, and slugs can damage seedlings. Hummingbird feeders nearby may attract hummingbirds to the flowers — a benefit, not a pest.
How do I get rid of aphids on ipomoea quamoclit?
Sticky residue on tender stems and shoot tips; distorted new growth Spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil; remove by hand or with a water jet
How do I get rid of spider mites on ipomoea quamoclit?
Pale speckling across fine foliage, webbing visible in dry hot conditions Mist foliage in the evening; treat with neem oil or miticide spray repeated weekly
How do I get rid of caterpillars on ipomoea quamoclit?
Chewed or missing portions of the finely cut leaflets Hand-pick small numbers; apply Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) for heavier feeding