Pest identification
What's eating my anthurium andraeanum 'shooting star'?
Mealybugs
Signs: Fluffy white deposits in stem joints and leaf axils; stunted, distorted emerging leaves
Control: Treat with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab, then spray neem oil solution every week until clear
Spider mites
Signs: Tiny yellow or white dots on leaf surfaces; webbing visible under magnification on undersides
Control: Shower foliage thoroughly, then apply insecticidal soap; repeat every 5–7 days for at least 3 cycles
Scale insects
Signs: Fixed oval bumps on stems and spathe veins; sooty mold from excreted honeydew
Control: Scrape off with a soft brush dipped in alcohol; apply horticultural oil to smother remaining crawlers
Keep anthurium andraeanum 'shooting star' 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 'shooting star' problems & fixes
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Shooting Star' watering schedule
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Shooting Star' light requirements
- Full anthurium andraeanum 'shooting star' care guide
Anthurium andraeanum 'Shooting Star' pests — FAQ
What is eating my anthurium andraeanum 'shooting star'?
Anthurium 'Shooting Star' is an indoor tropical that attracts sap-sucking pests in warm, dry conditions. Mealybugs and spider mites are the most frequent visitors. Scale insects can colonize the distinctive pale spathes. Keeping humidity high and leaves clean greatly reduces pest pressure on this cultivar.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on anthurium andraeanum 'shooting star'?
Fluffy white deposits in stem joints and leaf axils; stunted, distorted emerging leaves Treat with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab, then spray neem oil solution every week until clear
How do I get rid of spider mites on anthurium andraeanum 'shooting star'?
Tiny yellow or white dots on leaf surfaces; webbing visible under magnification on undersides Shower foliage thoroughly, then apply insecticidal soap; repeat every 5–7 days for at least 3 cycles
How do I get rid of scale insects on anthurium andraeanum 'shooting star'?
Fixed oval bumps on stems and spathe veins; sooty mold from excreted honeydew Scrape off with a soft brush dipped in alcohol; apply horticultural oil to smother remaining crawlers