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Check these first
- Examine the tips of the vines for clusters of tiny insects.
- Check for a sticky substance on the leaves called honeydew.
- Look for ants, which often farm aphids.
Likely causes
Aphids
Most likelyHow to tell: Small green or black insects cluster on new growth and the leaves may look sticky or curled.
What to do: Spray the aphids off with a strong stream of water from your hose. If they persist, apply insecticidal soap or neem oil to the affected areas every 5 to 7 days.
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When to worry
If the aphids are causing the new growth to stunt or curl significantly, you must take action. A few aphids are usually managed by natural predators like ladybugs.
Stopping it coming back
Keep the plant healthy with proper light and water, and encourage beneficial insects like ladybugs to visit your garden.
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Questions people ask
- Do I need to use harsh chemicals?
- No, insecticidal soap or neem oil is usually enough to control aphids on a Coral vine. Avoid broad spectrum pesticides that kill beneficial insects.
- Why are there ants on my vine?
- Ants are likely there to feed on the sweet honeydew produced by the aphids. Getting rid of the aphids will cause the ants to leave.
More problems with Coral vine
- Why is my Coral vine not flowering?
- Why is my Coral vine looking so leggy?
- Why is my Coral vine drooping?
- Why does my Coral vine have spots on its leaves?
- Why are my Coral vine leaves turning yellow?
- Why are my coral vine's leaf tips turning brown?
- Why is my coral vine dropping its leaves?
- How do I know if my coral vine has root rot?
- Why are my Coral vine leaves curling?
This article was generated with AI from the plant’s care profile and is general information, not horticultural advice. Read about how we build these guides.