What's eating my anthurium andraeanum 'black beauty'?

Anthurium andraeanum 'Black Beauty' is a dark-spathed tropical houseplant where pest damage is less obvious against the deep coloring. Spider mites and mealybugs are the main indoor threats. Inspect by running a finger along leaf undersides and stem joints — webbing or stickiness indicates a problem that needs immediate treatment.

Stippling and bronzing on dark leaves; fine webs on undersides; damage is subtle against dark foliage but accelerates in dry air. Maintain 60%+ humidity; rinse foliage; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray every 7 days for 3–4 applications.

White cottony clusters contrast visibly against dark spathes and stems; honeydew drips and attracts sooty mold. Remove colonies with isopropyl alcohol on a swab; spray neem oil or insecticidal soap over the whole plant; repeat weekly.

Silver or pale streaking visible even on dark spathes; distorted spadix; tiny dark frass spots on leaves. Remove and destroy affected blooms; apply spinosad spray or insecticidal soap; use blue sticky traps to monitor.