Frangipani or plumeria is unfortunately very susceptible to pest infestation. There are a whole range of pests that can cause problems for houseplants. How to recognize pests on frangipani. Tips for control and prevention.
How to identify and control frangipani pests?
Frangipani pests such as aphids, thrips, whiteflies and spider mites can be controlled by rinsing with water, applying soapy water, using natural enemies or chemical agents. Prevention is important through optimal site conditions and he althy plant care.
Which pests are common on frangipani?
The most common pests include:
- Aphids
- Thrips
- Whiteflies
- Spider mites
Spider mites in particular are relatively common. Pests are often encouraged by poor site conditions.
Identify and treat aphids on frangipani
Aphids occur almost all year round. They are easy to recognize because they are on the leaves. If ant trails lead to a tub of frangipani, you should definitely check it for aphids.
Shower the plant with a strong stream of water to rinse off the aphids. Spray them with soapy water or use natural enemies such as lacewings and ladybirds.
How to recognize and combat thrips
Thrips eat tunnels in the trunk of the frangipani. They can seriously damage the plant and must therefore be combated. You can recognize the infestation by the winged pests on the undersides of the leaves and the tunnels in the trunk.
Shower the frangipani to remove the thrips. Often only the chemical club helps. Poison sticks from the hardware store (€17.00 on Amazon) are particularly recommended here.
Get rid of whiteflies
If the leaves have small holes, whitefly may be at work. It is comparatively harmless and can be controlled by rinsing the leaves. If there is a severe infestation, you should get the appropriate products from a garden center.
What to do against spider mites?
Spider mites, like thrips, are the most dangerous pests of frangipani. They eat holes in the trunk so that the plant cannot develop new shoots.
Rinse off the spider mites or use chemicals to control them.
Since spider mites appear more frequently in autumn and winter, make sure that the plumeria is warm enough and the humidity is not too low.
Tip
As with all houseplants, he althy plants cope better with pest infestation than an already weakened plumeria. Therefore, pay attention to proper care.
