What's eating my angraecum distichum?

Angraecum distichum, a tiny two-ranked African orchid, is most susceptible to spider mites and mealybugs given its miniature size and warm, humid growing requirements. Scale insects may also appear on its thin stems. Because of its small size, infestations escalate rapidly; inspect every watering and treat at the first sign of trouble.

Silver-yellow speckling on tiny scale-like leaves; webbing at stem joints under low humidity Mist leaves daily, keep humidity above 70%, and apply diluted neem oil or insecticidal soap every 5 days

Cottony white wax tucked between the two-ranked leaves and along the root zone; stunted new growth Use a fine-tipped cotton swab dipped in alcohol to remove each colony; apply neem oil spray to all surfaces weekly

Brown or white limpet-like bumps on stems; sap loss leads to yellowing and stem die-back Manually remove with a toothpick or soft brush, then wipe affected areas with alcohol before applying horticultural oil