Pest identification
What's eating my tiramisu heuchera?
Vine weevil
Signs: Scalloped notches on leaf margins; grubs in soil eat roots until the crown pulls free and plant dies
Control: Drench with Steinernema kraussei nematodes in August–September; inspect roots when dividing each year
Aphids
Signs: Colonies on flower stems and newly emerging leaves; distorted growth and sticky honeydew
Control: Remove by hand; apply insecticidal soap spray; introduce or attract ladybirds and lacewings
Slugs
Signs: Holes in young foliage close to the ground, most active after rainfall
Control: Scatter iron phosphate pellets; reduce mulch contact with crown; hand-pick after dark
Keep tiramisu heuchera pest-free
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Tiramisu Heuchera pests — FAQ
What is eating my tiramisu heuchera?
Tiramisu Heuchera's color-changing foliage is most endangered by vine weevil: larvae eat roots causing plant collapse, adults notch leaf edges. Aphids feed on tender stems and flower stalks. Vine weevil is by far the most damaging pest across all heuchera cultivars — nematode soil drenches in late summer are essential.
How do I get rid of vine weevil on tiramisu heuchera?
Scalloped notches on leaf margins; grubs in soil eat roots until the crown pulls free and plant dies Drench with Steinernema kraussei nematodes in August–September; inspect roots when dividing each year
How do I get rid of aphids on tiramisu heuchera?
Colonies on flower stems and newly emerging leaves; distorted growth and sticky honeydew Remove by hand; apply insecticidal soap spray; introduce or attract ladybirds and lacewings
How do I get rid of slugs on tiramisu heuchera?
Holes in young foliage close to the ground, most active after rainfall Scatter iron phosphate pellets; reduce mulch contact with crown; hand-pick after dark