Pest identification
What's eating my aglaonema wishes?
Spider mites
Signs: Pale stippling dulling the pink pigment; fine webbing on leaf undersides; leaf edges browning in dry winter air.
Control: Boost humidity, rinse the plant in the shower, and apply neem oil or insecticidal soap spray weekly.
Mealybugs
Signs: White wax clusters in axils and around the base of the stem; stunted new growth.
Control: Spot-treat with 70% isopropyl alcohol, then treat the entire plant with neem oil spray; repeat for four weeks.
Fungus gnats
Signs: Larval root feeding in overly moist compost; adult flies hover around the soil.
Control: Let top inch of soil dry out; use sticky yellow traps and apply a Bti soil drench.
Keep aglaonema wishes pest-free
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Aglaonema Wishes pests — FAQ
What is eating my aglaonema wishes?
Aglaonema 'Wishes' is an indoor cultivar with pink-flushed foliage most often attacked by spider mites and mealybugs. Dry indoor air accelerates spider mite outbreaks, which quickly dull the decorative leaf colour. Routine misting or a pebble-tray humidity buffer, combined with monthly inspections, provides reliable protection.
How do I get rid of spider mites on aglaonema wishes?
Pale stippling dulling the pink pigment; fine webbing on leaf undersides; leaf edges browning in dry winter air. Boost humidity, rinse the plant in the shower, and apply neem oil or insecticidal soap spray weekly.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on aglaonema wishes?
White wax clusters in axils and around the base of the stem; stunted new growth. Spot-treat with 70% isopropyl alcohol, then treat the entire plant with neem oil spray; repeat for four weeks.
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on aglaonema wishes?
Larval root feeding in overly moist compost; adult flies hover around the soil. Let top inch of soil dry out; use sticky yellow traps and apply a Bti soil drench.