Pest identification
What's eating my anthurium andraeanum 'kozue'?
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony masses in axils and along the midrib; sticky honeydew that leads to sooty mold
Control: Remove colonies with alcohol-dipped swabs; apply neem oil spray weekly for one month to eliminate eggs
Spider mites
Signs: Fine webbing and pale flecking on leaf surfaces; more severe in rooms with central heating
Control: Increase ambient humidity and shower the plant; treat with insecticidal soap, repeating every 5–7 days
Scale insects
Signs: Raised brown or tan bumps stuck to stems; honeydew drip and yellowing foliage below
Control: Scrub off with a toothbrush dipped in isopropyl alcohol; follow with a horticultural oil spray
Keep anthurium andraeanum 'kozue' 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 'kozue' problems & fixes
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Kozue' watering schedule
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Kozue' light requirements
- Full anthurium andraeanum 'kozue' care guide
Anthurium andraeanum 'Kozue' pests — FAQ
What is eating my anthurium andraeanum 'kozue'?
Anthurium 'Kozue' attracts the same sap-feeding pests common to flamingo flower cultivars kept indoors. Mealybugs are the leading threat, hiding in tight leaf axils. Spider mites flare up in heated rooms with dry air. Scale insects can colonize stems unnoticed for weeks. Early detection and isolation prevent spread to nearby plants.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on anthurium andraeanum 'kozue'?
White cottony masses in axils and along the midrib; sticky honeydew that leads to sooty mold Remove colonies with alcohol-dipped swabs; apply neem oil spray weekly for one month to eliminate eggs
How do I get rid of spider mites on anthurium andraeanum 'kozue'?
Fine webbing and pale flecking on leaf surfaces; more severe in rooms with central heating Increase ambient humidity and shower the plant; treat with insecticidal soap, repeating every 5–7 days
How do I get rid of scale insects on anthurium andraeanum 'kozue'?
Raised brown or tan bumps stuck to stems; honeydew drip and yellowing foliage below Scrub off with a toothbrush dipped in isopropyl alcohol; follow with a horticultural oil spray