Leaves chewed/deformed - gardenia taitensis

I included a photo of the “Double” and “Heavenly Scent” varieties. Not sure if it’s insects or some kind of fungus...these plants are in my lanai.

I am in USDA zone 9a.

Many thanks!

This message was edited Mar 5, 2021 6:33 PM

Different scale bugs and bug vermin feed on gardenias, however the most normally announced bugs are whiteflies, Japanese wax scales, and aphids. Citrus whitefly - The leaves are covered with honeydew and dirty form