Pest identification
What's eating my jasminum nudiflorum?
Aphids
Signs: Curled, sticky shoot tips in spring; honeydew encourages sooty mould on foliage
Control: Squash by hand early; spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil; attract natural predators
Scale insects
Signs: Waxy or hard brown bumps on stems, weakening growth and producing honeydew
Control: Scrape off physically; apply horticultural oil during the crawler stage in late spring
Spider mites
Signs: Fine pale stippling on leaves, tiny webs on undersides during warm dry spells
Control: Mist the plant and surrounding area; treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap if persistent
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Jasminum nudiflorum pests — FAQ
What is eating my jasminum nudiflorum?
Jasminum nudiflorum (winter jasmine) is generally robust but aphids target its soft new spring growth, and scale insects can colonise older woody stems. In wet winters, grey mould (Botrytis) is a non-pest threat worth noting. Overall pest pressure is low compared to summer-flowering jasmines.
How do I get rid of aphids on jasminum nudiflorum?
Curled, sticky shoot tips in spring; honeydew encourages sooty mould on foliage Squash by hand early; spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil; attract natural predators
How do I get rid of scale insects on jasminum nudiflorum?
Waxy or hard brown bumps on stems, weakening growth and producing honeydew Scrape off physically; apply horticultural oil during the crawler stage in late spring
How do I get rid of spider mites on jasminum nudiflorum?
Fine pale stippling on leaves, tiny webs on undersides during warm dry spells Mist the plant and surrounding area; treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap if persistent