Pest identification
What's eating my callisia repens 'pink lady'?
Spider mites
Signs: Fine webbing on stems and undersides of leaves; foliage turns pale, stippled, or bronzed
Control: Raise humidity, mist regularly, and spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap; repeat weekly for 3 weeks
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony clusters in leaf axils and along stems; sticky honeydew, stunted growth
Control: Dab individual bugs with a cotton swab dipped in 70% isopropyl alcohol; follow up with neem oil spray
Fungus gnats
Signs: Larvae damage shallow roots in moist soil; adults are a nuisance around the plant
Control: Allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings; use yellow sticky traps and a BTi (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) drench
Keep callisia repens 'pink lady' pest-free
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Callisia Repens 'Pink Lady' pests — FAQ
What is eating my callisia repens 'pink lady'?
Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' is most troubled by spider mites and mealybugs indoors. Mites thrive in dry air and cause pale, stippled foliage, while mealybugs hide in leaf axils and steal sap. Inspect regularly, maintain humidity, and isolate new plants to keep the vivid pink and cream variegation looking its best.
How do I get rid of spider mites on callisia repens 'pink lady'?
Fine webbing on stems and undersides of leaves; foliage turns pale, stippled, or bronzed Raise humidity, mist regularly, and spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap; repeat weekly for 3 weeks
How do I get rid of mealybugs on callisia repens 'pink lady'?
White cottony clusters in leaf axils and along stems; sticky honeydew, stunted growth Dab individual bugs with a cotton swab dipped in 70% isopropyl alcohol; follow up with neem oil spray
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on callisia repens 'pink lady'?
Larvae damage shallow roots in moist soil; adults are a nuisance around the plant Allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings; use yellow sticky traps and a BTi (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) drench