Pest identification
What's eating my kangaroo vine?
Spider mites
Signs: Pale, stippled leaves with fine webbing on undersides; vigorous new growth becomes distorted
Control: Raise humidity with a pebble tray or humidifier; spray neem oil or insecticidal soap every 5-7 days
Mealybugs
Signs: Fluffy white deposits in leaf axils and along tendrils; plant produces less new growth
Control: Apply 70% isopropyl alcohol with a cotton swab to each colony; follow with a neem oil spray
Aphids
Signs: Soft-bodied insects clustering on new leaves and growing tips; curled, sticky foliage
Control: Knock off with a strong water spray; treat with insecticidal soap, repeating every few days
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Kangaroo Vine pests — FAQ
What is eating my kangaroo vine?
Kangaroo Vine (Cissus antarctica) is most vulnerable to spider mites, which spike during winter when central heating drops humidity. Mealybugs and aphids also attack, clustering on young growth. Keep the plant away from hot dry radiators, wipe leaves regularly, and check new growth weekly to catch problems early.
How do I get rid of spider mites on kangaroo vine?
Pale, stippled leaves with fine webbing on undersides; vigorous new growth becomes distorted Raise humidity with a pebble tray or humidifier; spray neem oil or insecticidal soap every 5-7 days
How do I get rid of mealybugs on kangaroo vine?
Fluffy white deposits in leaf axils and along tendrils; plant produces less new growth Apply 70% isopropyl alcohol with a cotton swab to each colony; follow with a neem oil spray
How do I get rid of aphids on kangaroo vine?
Soft-bodied insects clustering on new leaves and growing tips; curled, sticky foliage Knock off with a strong water spray; treat with insecticidal soap, repeating every few days