Pest identification
What's eating my anthurium andraeanum 'bianco'?
Mealybugs
Signs: Cottony white masses blend against pale spathes; found at leaf axils, stem bases, and root crowns; honeydew and sooty mould follow
Control: Apply 70% isopropyl alcohol with a cotton swab to each colony; spray neem oil or insecticidal soap every 10 days until absent
Spider mites
Signs: Subtle stippling on white and green leaf surfaces; fine webbing underneath; spathes may yellow or brown at edges
Control: Raise humidity, shower thoroughly, and apply insecticidal soap or neem oil on a 5–7 day schedule for 3 weeks
Fungus gnats
Signs: Larvae feed on fine roots in overwatered soil, causing wilting; adults fly around the surface when the plant is disturbed
Control: Allow topsoil to dry between waterings; use yellow sticky traps for adults and apply a BTi soil drench for larvae
Keep anthurium andraeanum 'bianco' 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 'bianco' problems & fixes
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Bianco' watering schedule
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Bianco' light requirements
- Full anthurium andraeanum 'bianco' care guide
Anthurium andraeanum 'Bianco' pests — FAQ
What is eating my anthurium andraeanum 'bianco'?
Anthurium andraeanum 'Bianco', with its white spathes, is an indoor flowering anthurium susceptible to mealybugs and spider mites. White spathes make honeydew deposits and mite webbing harder to spot, so use a bright torch when inspecting. Quarantine before placing near other plants.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on anthurium andraeanum 'bianco'?
Cottony white masses blend against pale spathes; found at leaf axils, stem bases, and root crowns; honeydew and sooty mould follow Apply 70% isopropyl alcohol with a cotton swab to each colony; spray neem oil or insecticidal soap every 10 days until absent
How do I get rid of spider mites on anthurium andraeanum 'bianco'?
Subtle stippling on white and green leaf surfaces; fine webbing underneath; spathes may yellow or brown at edges Raise humidity, shower thoroughly, and apply insecticidal soap or neem oil on a 5–7 day schedule for 3 weeks
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on anthurium andraeanum 'bianco'?
Larvae feed on fine roots in overwatered soil, causing wilting; adults fly around the surface when the plant is disturbed Allow topsoil to dry between waterings; use yellow sticky traps for adults and apply a BTi soil drench for larvae