Pest identification
What's eating my anthurium andraeanum 'purple victory'?
Spider mites
Signs: Pale stippling on leaves, fine webbing on undersides, reduced flowering and dulled spathe colour
Control: Wipe foliage, boost humidity, spray neem oil or insecticidal soap every 5–7 days for 3–4 weeks
Mealybugs
Signs: Fluffy white deposits at leaf axils and along spathe edges, honeydew, stunted new growth
Control: Dab with alcohol swabs to kill colonies on contact; follow with neem oil spray weekly; isolate the plant
Scale insects
Signs: Tiny brown bumps on stems and spathe backs, yellowing leaves, sooty mold on honeydew
Control: Manually scrape off with a toothbrush dipped in soapy water; treat with horticultural oil every 10 days
Keep anthurium andraeanum 'purple victory' 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 'purple victory' problems & fixes
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Purple Victory' watering schedule
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Purple Victory' light requirements
- Full anthurium andraeanum 'purple victory' care guide
Anthurium andraeanum 'Purple Victory' pests — FAQ
What is eating my anthurium andraeanum 'purple victory'?
Anthurium andraeanum 'Purple Victory' is a deep-purple spathe cultivar grown indoors. Spider mites are the most common pest, thriving in heated rooms with low humidity. Mealybugs and scale hide along the stems and spathe margins. Keeping humidity at 60–70% and inspecting monthly are the best way to protect this showstopper.
How do I get rid of spider mites on anthurium andraeanum 'purple victory'?
Pale stippling on leaves, fine webbing on undersides, reduced flowering and dulled spathe colour Wipe foliage, boost humidity, spray neem oil or insecticidal soap every 5–7 days for 3–4 weeks
How do I get rid of mealybugs on anthurium andraeanum 'purple victory'?
Fluffy white deposits at leaf axils and along spathe edges, honeydew, stunted new growth Dab with alcohol swabs to kill colonies on contact; follow with neem oil spray weekly; isolate the plant
How do I get rid of scale insects on anthurium andraeanum 'purple victory'?
Tiny brown bumps on stems and spathe backs, yellowing leaves, sooty mold on honeydew Manually scrape off with a toothbrush dipped in soapy water; treat with horticultural oil every 10 days