What's eating my aglaonema 'emerald beauty'?

Aglaonema 'Emerald Beauty' is a classic, low-light indoor plant most often troubled by mealybugs hiding in its leaf axils and by spider mites in dry conditions. The dark, leathery foliage masks early damage, so monthly close inspection of stems and undersides is essential to catch pests early.

Fluffy white residue in the crevices between leaf and stem; honeydew drips; leaves gradually yellow Isolate the plant; dab colonies with isopropyl alcohol; spray entire plant with diluted neem oil weekly for a month

Fine pale speckling across leaf surfaces; subtle webbing detectable by running a white tissue across the underside Shower with lukewarm water to dislodge mites; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil every 5–7 days for at least three rounds

Soft-bodied insects clustered on new shoots; leaves curl and distort; sticky honeydew accumulates Knock off with a stream of water; spray insecticidal soap focusing on growing tips; repeat weekly until absent