Pest identification
What's eating my alocasia sarian?
Spider mites
Signs: Dense pale stippling and webbing on leaf undersides; leaves yellow and drop in severe infestations.
Control: Shower the plant forcefully, boost humidity above 60%, and apply neem oil or insecticidal soap spray every 5–7 days.
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony patches at the base of petioles and around the corm; sticky residue on nearby surfaces.
Control: Dab with isopropyl alcohol swabs and treat the entire plant with neem oil; check the corm area at every watering.
Aphids
Signs: Clusters of small green or black insects on new unfurling leaves; distorted growth and honeydew deposits.
Control: Knock off with a strong water spray; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray and repeat weekly as needed.
Keep alocasia sarian pest-free
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Alocasia Sarian pests — FAQ
What is eating my alocasia sarian?
Alocasia 'Sarian' is highly attractive to spider mites, which colonise the undersides of its large, dramatic leaves rapidly in dry air. Mealybugs target the base and corm area, while aphids sometimes cluster on new growth. Regular high-humidity conditions and monthly inspections are essential to keep this Alocasia healthy.
How do I get rid of spider mites on alocasia sarian?
Dense pale stippling and webbing on leaf undersides; leaves yellow and drop in severe infestations. Shower the plant forcefully, boost humidity above 60%, and apply neem oil or insecticidal soap spray every 5–7 days.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on alocasia sarian?
White cottony patches at the base of petioles and around the corm; sticky residue on nearby surfaces. Dab with isopropyl alcohol swabs and treat the entire plant with neem oil; check the corm area at every watering.
How do I get rid of aphids on alocasia sarian?
Clusters of small green or black insects on new unfurling leaves; distorted growth and honeydew deposits. Knock off with a strong water spray; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray and repeat weekly as needed.