Pest identification
What's eating my aglaonema cutlass?
Mealybugs
Signs: White fluffy masses along the leaf midrib groove and stem joints; sticky honeydew and sooty mold.
Control: Dab colonies with an alcohol-soaked cotton swab; follow with neem oil spray over the whole plant weekly.
Spider mites
Signs: Pale, stippled patches on leaves; webbing visible in bright light; leaves eventually yellow and drop.
Control: Wipe leaves with a damp cloth; raise humidity and apply insecticidal soap every 5–7 days.
Scale insects
Signs: Hard brown bumps on stems and leaf undersides; yellow patches and sticky honeydew.
Control: Physically remove with a toothbrush dipped in soapy water; treat with horticultural oil, repeating in 2 weeks.
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Aglaonema Cutlass pests — FAQ
What is eating my aglaonema cutlass?
Aglaonema Cutlass shares the typical Chinese Evergreen pest profile: mealybugs are the top threat, followed by spider mites and scale. Its narrow, lance-shaped leaves can hide mealybug colonies in the midrib groove. Inspect closely and treat at the first sign — weekly neem oil sprays and good air circulation keep all three pests in check.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on aglaonema cutlass?
White fluffy masses along the leaf midrib groove and stem joints; sticky honeydew and sooty mold. Dab colonies with an alcohol-soaked cotton swab; follow with neem oil spray over the whole plant weekly.
How do I get rid of spider mites on aglaonema cutlass?
Pale, stippled patches on leaves; webbing visible in bright light; leaves eventually yellow and drop. Wipe leaves with a damp cloth; raise humidity and apply insecticidal soap every 5–7 days.
How do I get rid of scale insects on aglaonema cutlass?
Hard brown bumps on stems and leaf undersides; yellow patches and sticky honeydew. Physically remove with a toothbrush dipped in soapy water; treat with horticultural oil, repeating in 2 weeks.