Pest identification
What's eating my anthurium andraeanum 'rubrum'?
Mealybugs
Signs: Cottony white wax and honeydew in leaf axils; distorted new growth if infestation is heavy
Control: Isolate the plant, remove pests with alcohol-soaked swabs, and apply neem oil spray every 7–10 days
Spider mites
Signs: Pale stippling and fine silk webbing on leaf undersides, most common in heated indoor air
Control: Increase humidity, shower the plant weekly, and treat with insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil
Scale insects
Signs: Hard or soft bumps along stems and spathe bases; yellowing and sticky leaf surfaces
Control: Remove manually with a soft toothbrush dipped in rubbing alcohol; follow with horticultural oil application
Keep anthurium andraeanum 'rubrum' 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 'rubrum' problems & fixes
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Rubrum' watering schedule
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Rubrum' light requirements
- Full anthurium andraeanum 'rubrum' care guide
Anthurium andraeanum 'Rubrum' pests — FAQ
What is eating my anthurium andraeanum 'rubrum'?
Anthurium 'Rubrum' faces the same indoor pest pressures as other flamingo flower cultivars. Mealybugs are the primary culprit, lodging in stem crevices. Spider mites thrive when humidity drops, and scale can go unnoticed on glossy stems. Inspect the undersides of waxy spathes and leaves at every watering.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on anthurium andraeanum 'rubrum'?
Cottony white wax and honeydew in leaf axils; distorted new growth if infestation is heavy Isolate the plant, remove pests with alcohol-soaked swabs, and apply neem oil spray every 7–10 days
How do I get rid of spider mites on anthurium andraeanum 'rubrum'?
Pale stippling and fine silk webbing on leaf undersides, most common in heated indoor air Increase humidity, shower the plant weekly, and treat with insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil
How do I get rid of scale insects on anthurium andraeanum 'rubrum'?
Hard or soft bumps along stems and spathe bases; yellowing and sticky leaf surfaces Remove manually with a soft toothbrush dipped in rubbing alcohol; follow with horticultural oil application