What's eating my aglaonema 'lady valentine'?

Aglaonema 'Lady Valentine' features deep rose-pink leaves and faces the same common houseplant pests as other Aglaonemas. Mealybugs are the most frequent problem, sheltering in the dense leaf axils. Regular inspection and prompt alcohol or neem treatment prevent a small infestation from becoming a major setback.

White mealy clusters in leaf axils, on stems, and at soil level; leaves yellow; sticky deposits attract fungus Spot-treat with isopropyl alcohol on swabs; apply neem oil foliar spray weekly for 4 weeks; consider systemic drench for severe cases

Loss of leaf vibrancy and fine stippling; delicate webbing on undersides; leaf edges may turn brown Shower the plant; raise ambient humidity; spray neem oil or insecticidal soap every 5–7 days for at least three applications

Larvae in moist soil damage fine roots; yellowing and wilting in younger plants; adult gnats hover around the pot Allow soil surface to dry before re-watering; use yellow sticky traps; apply Bti soil drench to eliminate larvae