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Pest identification

What's eating my aglaonema pink dalmatian?

Spider mites

Signs: Fine pale stippling across the leaf, most noticeable between the pink spots; webbing on undersides in dry conditions.

Control: Shower the plant, increase humidity, and apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray on a weekly cycle.

Mealybugs

Signs: White fluffy colonies at leaf axils and stem nodes; slow growth and yellowing of affected leaves.

Control: Swab with isopropyl alcohol and follow with neem oil spray across all surfaces; repeat weekly for four weeks.

Aphids

Signs: Clusters on new growth tips; curled emerging leaves and sticky deposits visible on upper leaf surfaces.

Control: Rinse off with water, then apply insecticidal soap spray every five to seven days until resolved.

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Aglaonema Pink Dalmatian pests — FAQ

What is eating my aglaonema pink dalmatian?

Aglaonema 'Pink Dalmatian', recognisable by pink-spotted green leaves, is an indoor houseplant most commonly hit by spider mites and mealybugs. Damaged spots are visible against the pale pink markings. Keeping leaves clean and humidity adequate are the simplest deterrents; neem oil resolves most active infestations within a month.

How do I get rid of spider mites on aglaonema pink dalmatian?

Fine pale stippling across the leaf, most noticeable between the pink spots; webbing on undersides in dry conditions. Shower the plant, increase humidity, and apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray on a weekly cycle.

How do I get rid of mealybugs on aglaonema pink dalmatian?

White fluffy colonies at leaf axils and stem nodes; slow growth and yellowing of affected leaves. Swab with isopropyl alcohol and follow with neem oil spray across all surfaces; repeat weekly for four weeks.

How do I get rid of aphids on aglaonema pink dalmatian?

Clusters on new growth tips; curled emerging leaves and sticky deposits visible on upper leaf surfaces. Rinse off with water, then apply insecticidal soap spray every five to seven days until resolved.