aphid infestation on Houseplant
Quick answer
If your Houseplant has aphid infestation, the most likely cause is: Aphids (greenfly, blackfly) feeding on sap cause distorted growth and produce honeydew coating leaves, attracting sooty mold and further stressing plants
Start here:
- 1. Inspect new plants carefully before bringing indoors to prevent introduction
- 2. Spray affected plants with commercial pest killer containing permethrin or pyrethrum
Why Houseplant gets aphid infestation
Aphids (greenfly, blackfly) feeding on sap cause distorted growth and produce honeydew coating leaves, attracting sooty mold and further stressing plants
How to reverse aphid infestation on Houseplant
- 1
Inspect new plants carefully before bringing indoors to prevent introduction
- 2
Spray affected plants with commercial pest killer containing permethrin or pyrethrum
- 3
Spray regularly at 5-7 day intervals during active infestations especially spring/summer
- 4
For systemic control, use products containing dimethoate or malathion
- 5
Remove heavily infested shoots manually and dispose
- 6
Keep plants in properly humid conditions as dry air promotes aphid spread
Keep aphid infestation off this Houseplant
Inspect plants regularly especially new additions. Quarantine new plants for 2 weeks before placing with existing collection.