What's eating my slender lipstick plant?

Slender lipstick plant faces the same indoor pest pressure as other Aeschynanthus: mealybugs tucked into stem joints and spider mites in low humidity are the main threats. Inspect trailing stems regularly since the slender habit creates many hidden nooks where mealybugs can establish unnoticed.

Cottony white masses at leaf axils and along stems; honeydew leads to sooty mold Remove with alcohol-dipped cotton swabs; spray with insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil on a 7-day rotation

Tiny pale dots (stippling) on leaves, fine webbing, leaves yellow and drop in severe cases Mist foliage and raise ambient humidity; treat with insecticidal soap or horticultural oil; repeat weekly

Brown or tan waxy bumps on stems; plant weakens and leaves yellow as sap is drained Scrape off scales with a soft toothbrush, treat with neem oil or systemic insecticide if infestation is heavy