What's eating my aglaonema tigress?

Aglaonema Tigress faces the same indoor pest pressures as other Chinese evergreens — mealybugs top the threat list, followed by spider mites in low-humidity environments. The variegated foliage can mask early stippling damage, so check undersides regularly. Neem oil and insecticidal soap handle most infestations effectively.

Cottony white clusters at the base of petioles and new growth; leaf curl and yellowing Remove with alcohol swabs; spray entire plant with diluted neem oil (2 tsp per quart water) every 7 days for a month

Bronze or silver speckling on upper leaf surface; webbing on undersides in heavy infestations Increase humidity; rinse foliage weekly; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray until no mites detected for two consecutive weeks

Soft green or black insects clustered on new shoots; distorted tender growth and honeydew deposits Blast off with water; treat with insecticidal soap spray every 3–5 days until gone