What's eating my variegated string of hearts?

Variegated String of Hearts is most commonly attacked by mealybugs hiding along the thin trailing stems and at soil level. Aphids and spider mites also target this succulent-like houseplant. Overwatering invites fungus gnats at the roots. Inspect vines weekly and treat at the first sign of infestation.

White cottony fluff on stems and at soil surface near the corm; plant weakens and drops leaves Apply 70% isopropyl alcohol with a cotton swab directly to bugs; treat with systemic neem soil drench for root mealybugs

Clusters of tiny insects on new shoots; curled or distorted young leaves Spray with insecticidal soap solution, making sure to coat stems; repeat every 5–7 days until clear

Larvae damage fine roots in soggy soil; adults swarm around the pot Allow soil to dry out fully between waterings; use yellow sticky traps for adults and a Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (BTi) soil drench for larvae