Pest identification
What's eating my white trumpet sinningia?
Mealybug
Signs: Waxy white deposits at leaf joints and around the tuber crown; honeydew, stunted shoots
Control: Treat with alcohol swabs and follow with insecticidal soap spray; repeat weekly until clear
Aphid
Signs: Soft green or black clusters on flower stems; sticky honeydew; flowers may distort
Control: Rinse off with water; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil; repeat every 5–7 days
Spider mite
Signs: Pale stippling across leaves; fine webbing beneath in dry, hot conditions
Control: Mist around the plant to raise humidity; apply neem oil to leaf undersides; repeat weekly
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white trumpet sinningia pests — FAQ
What is eating my white trumpet sinningia?
White trumpet sinningia (Sinningia conspicua) is a tuberous houseplant with large white flowers. Mealybugs shelter in leaf axils and the tuber crown. Aphids target flower stalks. Spider mites appear in hot, dry air. Keep the dormant tuber dry in winter to avoid rot, which can be mistaken for pest damage.
How do I get rid of mealybug on white trumpet sinningia?
Waxy white deposits at leaf joints and around the tuber crown; honeydew, stunted shoots Treat with alcohol swabs and follow with insecticidal soap spray; repeat weekly until clear
How do I get rid of aphid on white trumpet sinningia?
Soft green or black clusters on flower stems; sticky honeydew; flowers may distort Rinse off with water; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil; repeat every 5–7 days
How do I get rid of spider mite on white trumpet sinningia?
Pale stippling across leaves; fine webbing beneath in dry, hot conditions Mist around the plant to raise humidity; apply neem oil to leaf undersides; repeat weekly