What's eating my aglaonema 'creta'?

Aglaonema 'Creta', known for its deep red and pink leaves, is susceptible to mealybugs and spider mites like other Aglaonema cultivars. The red pigmentation can mask early mite stippling, so always check the leaf underside. Keeping plants away from air vents prevents the dryness that triggers spider mite outbreaks.

Cottony white deposits at leaf axils and petiole bases; honeydew and subsequent sooty mould on lower leaves Swab individual colonies with alcohol; spray the whole plant with neem oil weekly for 4–6 weeks; check new growth especially

Tiny pale dots on leaf surfaces (harder to see on red leaves); webbing on undersides; leaves eventually dry out Increase humidity; wipe leaves with a damp cloth; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray every 5–7 days for three cycles

Hard brown bumps fixed to stems and leaf midribs; sustained infestation causes yellowing and stunted growth Scrape off mechanically with a soft brush; apply horticultural oil or neem every two weeks; monitor for crawler emergence