Pest identification
What's eating my anthurium andraeanum 'lila'?
Mealybugs
Signs: White waxy clusters at leaf joints and spathe bases; honeydew and ants sometimes accompany infestations
Control: Dab with isopropyl alcohol on cotton swabs; spray entire plant with neem oil solution weekly
Spider mites
Signs: Yellow stippling and fine webbing, especially on lower or older leaves; worse in low humidity
Control: Mist plant frequently, rinse off mites in the shower, and apply insecticidal soap spray
Fungus gnats
Signs: Root damage from larvae causing wilting; adult gnats flying around soil surface
Control: Reduce watering frequency; apply Bti drench and use sticky yellow cards to trap adults
Keep anthurium andraeanum 'lila' pest-free
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- What eats anthurium — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Common anthurium andraeanum 'lila' problems & fixes
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Lila' watering schedule
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Lila' light requirements
- Full anthurium andraeanum 'lila' care guide
Anthurium andraeanum 'Lila' pests — FAQ
What is eating my anthurium andraeanum 'lila'?
Anthurium 'Lila' is vulnerable to the common houseplant pest trio of mealybugs, spider mites, and scale. Mealybugs are the most frequent problem, particularly in the axils of its richly colored spathes. Fungus gnats indicate overwatering. Early isolation and alcohol spot-treatment usually resolve infestations before they become severe.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on anthurium andraeanum 'lila'?
White waxy clusters at leaf joints and spathe bases; honeydew and ants sometimes accompany infestations Dab with isopropyl alcohol on cotton swabs; spray entire plant with neem oil solution weekly
How do I get rid of spider mites on anthurium andraeanum 'lila'?
Yellow stippling and fine webbing, especially on lower or older leaves; worse in low humidity Mist plant frequently, rinse off mites in the shower, and apply insecticidal soap spray
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on anthurium andraeanum 'lila'?
Root damage from larvae causing wilting; adult gnats flying around soil surface Reduce watering frequency; apply Bti drench and use sticky yellow cards to trap adults