Pest identification
What's eating my aglaonema maria?
Mealybugs
Signs: Fluffy white wax deposits at leaf axils; slow growth and leaf yellowing
Control: Wipe affected areas with alcohol-dipped cotton; drench soil with diluted neem oil to hit root mealybugs; repeat weekly
Spider mites
Signs: Tiny pale dots across the leaf surface; fine webbing visible when infestation is heavy
Control: Mist foliage daily to reduce dry conditions, then treat with insecticidal soap spray every 5–7 days for 3 weeks
Fungus gnats
Signs: Adult gnats flying around soil; larvae damage fine roots causing wilting in young plants
Control: Allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry between waterings; use yellow sticky traps for adults; apply BTi (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) drench for larvae
Keep aglaonema maria pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
Aglaonema Maria pests — FAQ
What is eating my aglaonema maria?
Aglaonema Maria attracts the same indoor sap-sucking pests as most Aglaonemas — mealybugs are the most frequent intruder, hiding in the dense leaf base. Spider mites spike in dry winter air. Inspect new growth weekly and isolate any infested plant immediately to protect your collection.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on aglaonema maria?
Fluffy white wax deposits at leaf axils; slow growth and leaf yellowing Wipe affected areas with alcohol-dipped cotton; drench soil with diluted neem oil to hit root mealybugs; repeat weekly
How do I get rid of spider mites on aglaonema maria?
Tiny pale dots across the leaf surface; fine webbing visible when infestation is heavy Mist foliage daily to reduce dry conditions, then treat with insecticidal soap spray every 5–7 days for 3 weeks
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on aglaonema maria?
Adult gnats flying around soil; larvae damage fine roots causing wilting in young plants Allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry between waterings; use yellow sticky traps for adults; apply BTi (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) drench for larvae