Pest identification
What's eating my anthurium andraeanum 'cheers'?
Spider mites
Signs: Pale, stippled leaf surfaces; webbing beneath leaves; spathes lose colour and sheen as feeding intensifies.
Control: Boost humidity; wipe both leaf surfaces with a damp cloth; apply neem oil or insecticidal soap spray on a 7-day cycle for 3 weeks.
Mealybugs
Signs: White waxy tufts at stem joints and petiole bases; plant weakens as sap is removed; honeydew fosters mold.
Control: Spot-treat with isopropyl alcohol; spray thoroughly with insecticidal soap; repeat every 7–10 days until eliminated.
Fungus gnats
Signs: Adults visible near moist potting mix; larvae chew roots and reduce plant vigour over time.
Control: Allow top inch of compost to dry; use yellow sticky traps; drench with a Bti-based biological control.
Keep anthurium andraeanum 'cheers' 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 'cheers' problems & fixes
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Cheers' watering schedule
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Cheers' light requirements
- Full anthurium andraeanum 'cheers' care guide
Anthurium andraeanum 'Cheers' pests — FAQ
What is eating my anthurium andraeanum 'cheers'?
Anthurium andraeanum 'Cheers' is an indoor tropical anthurium where spider mites are the most common pest threat, especially when humidity drops below 50%. Regularly misting around (not directly onto) the plant and wiping leaves clean keeps mites and mealybugs in check on this long-flowering cultivar.
How do I get rid of spider mites on anthurium andraeanum 'cheers'?
Pale, stippled leaf surfaces; webbing beneath leaves; spathes lose colour and sheen as feeding intensifies. Boost humidity; wipe both leaf surfaces with a damp cloth; apply neem oil or insecticidal soap spray on a 7-day cycle for 3 weeks.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on anthurium andraeanum 'cheers'?
White waxy tufts at stem joints and petiole bases; plant weakens as sap is removed; honeydew fosters mold. Spot-treat with isopropyl alcohol; spray thoroughly with insecticidal soap; repeat every 7–10 days until eliminated.
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on anthurium andraeanum 'cheers'?
Adults visible near moist potting mix; larvae chew roots and reduce plant vigour over time. Allow top inch of compost to dry; use yellow sticky traps; drench with a Bti-based biological control.