What's eating my alocasia regal shield?

Alocasia Regal Shield's large, velvety leaves attract spider mites in dry conditions, making them the primary threat. Mealybugs tuck into stem joints, and scale may appear on petioles. The plant's size means infestations can escalate quickly — check undersides of every leaf weekly and respond at first sign.

Silvery stippling across leaf surfaces and fine webs on undersides; leaves bronze and drop Raise humidity, wipe leaves with a damp cloth, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap every 7 days for 3–4 cycles

White woolly deposits at leaf bases and petiole joints; sticky residue on leaves below Remove clusters with alcohol-soaked swabs; follow with systemic neem oil drench and foliar spray

Hard or soft bumps adhering to petioles and stems; reduced vigour and yellowing Scrape off adult scales, treat with horticultural oil or neem oil; check every 10 days and repeat

Larvae damage roots in overwatered soil; adult gnats hover around the pot base Allow soil to dry between waterings; apply BTi (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) drench or use yellow sticky traps