What's eating my amydrium zippelianum?

Amydrium zippelianum is a collector's aroid grown indoors; it faces the same pest pressures as other tropical climbers. Spider mites are the top threat in typical indoor conditions, while mealybugs exploit the nodes and leaf axils. Good airflow and humidity above 50% deter most infestations.

Fine speckling and dulling of leaf colour; delicate webbing on undersides, most visible on mature leaves Rinse foliage with water regularly; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil weekly for three to four cycles; maintain humidity above 50%

Cottony white deposits at nodes and petiole bases; honeydew drips onto lower leaves, promoting mould growth Dab with alcohol-soaked swabs; follow with weekly neem oil sprays; check new growth closely as mealybugs prefer tender tissue

Larvae damage hair roots in moist soil; persistent adults fly around the pot and soil surface Let the top layer of soil dry before watering; use Bti soil drench (e.g., Gnatrol) and yellow sticky traps to break the cycle