Pest identification
What's eating my aglaonema pink beauty?
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony masses nestled at the base of new growth and in leaf axils; reduced vigour
Control: Remove with alcohol swabs; apply neem oil spray (2 tsp per quart) weekly; quarantine from other plants immediately
Spider mites
Signs: Fine bronze or yellow speckling on leaves; webbing on undersides; worsens in low-humidity indoor conditions
Control: Rinse plant under lukewarm water; apply insecticidal soap every 5–7 days; boost humidity with a humidifier
Aphids
Signs: Soft-bodied insects on new pink shoots; distorted unfurling leaves; honeydew and sooty mould
Control: Blast off with a strong water stream; treat with insecticidal soap spray every 3–5 days until eliminated
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Aglaonema Pink Beauty pests — FAQ
What is eating my aglaonema pink beauty?
Aglaonema Pink Beauty's colourful pink-and-green foliage can conceal early pest damage. Mealybugs are the most consistent threat, particularly in the warm, sheltered growing conditions this plant prefers. Spider mites spike when indoor air is dry. Aphids occasionally target the soft new pink growth pushing through the centre.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on aglaonema pink beauty?
White cottony masses nestled at the base of new growth and in leaf axils; reduced vigour Remove with alcohol swabs; apply neem oil spray (2 tsp per quart) weekly; quarantine from other plants immediately
How do I get rid of spider mites on aglaonema pink beauty?
Fine bronze or yellow speckling on leaves; webbing on undersides; worsens in low-humidity indoor conditions Rinse plant under lukewarm water; apply insecticidal soap every 5–7 days; boost humidity with a humidifier
How do I get rid of aphids on aglaonema pink beauty?
Soft-bodied insects on new pink shoots; distorted unfurling leaves; honeydew and sooty mould Blast off with a strong water stream; treat with insecticidal soap spray every 3–5 days until eliminated