Pest identification
What's eating my lavender trumpet vine?
Aphids
Signs: Soft insect clusters on new shoot tips and flower buds; sticky honeydew and sooty mould
Control: Hose off or apply insecticidal soap; encourage beneficial insects; neem oil for persistent populations
Scale insects
Signs: Brown waxy bumps on stems; weakened growth and yellowing leaves over time
Control: Scrape off by hand; apply horticultural oil during crawler stage in late spring or early summer
Whitefly
Signs: Tiny white flies beneath leaves; sticky, yellowing foliage; sooty mould on leaf surfaces
Control: Use yellow sticky traps; spray insecticidal soap on leaf undersides; improve air circulation around the plant
Keep lavender trumpet vine pest-free
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Lavender trumpet vine pests — FAQ
What is eating my lavender trumpet vine?
Lavender trumpet vine (Clytostoma callistegioides) is a vigorous grower rarely troubled by serious pests. Aphids are the most common visitor on new growth in spring. Scale insects can colonise older woody stems. In humid or poorly ventilated settings, whitefly may appear. The plant's strong growth buffers most moderate infestations.
How do I get rid of aphids on lavender trumpet vine?
Soft insect clusters on new shoot tips and flower buds; sticky honeydew and sooty mould Hose off or apply insecticidal soap; encourage beneficial insects; neem oil for persistent populations
How do I get rid of scale insects on lavender trumpet vine?
Brown waxy bumps on stems; weakened growth and yellowing leaves over time Scrape off by hand; apply horticultural oil during crawler stage in late spring or early summer
How do I get rid of whitefly on lavender trumpet vine?
Tiny white flies beneath leaves; sticky, yellowing foliage; sooty mould on leaf surfaces Use yellow sticky traps; spray insecticidal soap on leaf undersides; improve air circulation around the plant