Pest identification
What's eating my anthurium andraeanum 'acropolis'?
Spider mites
Signs: Stippled, dull patches on white spathes and green leaves; webbing on undersides; spathes may develop tan discoloration.
Control: Raise humidity; spray leaves and spathes with water; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil every 7 days for 3 weeks.
Mealybugs
Signs: Cottony white masses at stem joints and spathe base; sticky honeydew leads to sooty mold that blackens the white spathe.
Control: Dab with isopropyl alcohol; spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap; isolate from other plants; treat weekly.
Aphids
Signs: Clusters on new growth and flower stems; distorted tender growth; sticky honeydew residue.
Control: Knock off with a strong water spray; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil; introduce ladybugs if feasible.
Keep anthurium andraeanum 'acropolis' pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
- What eats anthurium — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Common anthurium andraeanum 'acropolis' problems & fixes
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Acropolis' watering schedule
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Acropolis' light requirements
- Full anthurium andraeanum 'acropolis' care guide
Anthurium andraeanum 'Acropolis' pests — FAQ
What is eating my anthurium andraeanum 'acropolis'?
Anthurium andraeanum 'Acropolis', with its white spathes, shows pest damage especially clearly. Spider mites and mealybugs are the primary indoor threats. The white spathe can discolor from honeydew and sooty mold. Wipe spathes and leaves regularly with a damp cloth and inspect weekly to keep this elegant cultivar pristine.
How do I get rid of spider mites on anthurium andraeanum 'acropolis'?
Stippled, dull patches on white spathes and green leaves; webbing on undersides; spathes may develop tan discoloration. Raise humidity; spray leaves and spathes with water; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil every 7 days for 3 weeks.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on anthurium andraeanum 'acropolis'?
Cottony white masses at stem joints and spathe base; sticky honeydew leads to sooty mold that blackens the white spathe. Dab with isopropyl alcohol; spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap; isolate from other plants; treat weekly.
How do I get rid of aphids on anthurium andraeanum 'acropolis'?
Clusters on new growth and flower stems; distorted tender growth; sticky honeydew residue. Knock off with a strong water spray; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil; introduce ladybugs if feasible.