Pest identification
What's eating my anthurium andraeanum 'sierra madre'?
Mealybugs
Signs: White fluffy deposits at leaf axils, on stems, and sometimes on roots; honeydew leads to sooty mould and weakened flowers
Control: Swab affected areas with 70% isopropyl alcohol; spray neem oil or insecticidal soap over the entire plant every 10 days
Spider mites
Signs: Pale stippling across leaves; spathes may show dull patches; fine webbing in dry conditions
Control: Increase humidity, rinse plant in the shower, and apply insecticidal soap or neem oil weekly
Thrips
Signs: Silver-streaked or bronzed spathes and leaf surfaces; distorted new growth; adults visible as tiny dark slivers
Control: Remove damaged flowers, apply spinosad or neem oil spray, and use blue sticky traps to capture adults
Keep anthurium andraeanum 'sierra madre' 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 'sierra madre' problems & fixes
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Sierra Madre' watering schedule
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Sierra Madre' light requirements
- Full anthurium andraeanum 'sierra madre' care guide
Anthurium andraeanum 'Sierra Madre' pests — FAQ
What is eating my anthurium andraeanum 'sierra madre'?
Anthurium andraeanum 'Sierra Madre' is an indoor flowering anthurium most commonly troubled by mealybugs and spider mites. Both pests spread rapidly in warm, dry rooms and from unquarantined new plants. Inspect leaf undersides and stem joints monthly and isolate any infested plant immediately.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on anthurium andraeanum 'sierra madre'?
White fluffy deposits at leaf axils, on stems, and sometimes on roots; honeydew leads to sooty mould and weakened flowers Swab affected areas with 70% isopropyl alcohol; spray neem oil or insecticidal soap over the entire plant every 10 days
How do I get rid of spider mites on anthurium andraeanum 'sierra madre'?
Pale stippling across leaves; spathes may show dull patches; fine webbing in dry conditions Increase humidity, rinse plant in the shower, and apply insecticidal soap or neem oil weekly
How do I get rid of thrips on anthurium andraeanum 'sierra madre'?
Silver-streaked or bronzed spathes and leaf surfaces; distorted new growth; adults visible as tiny dark slivers Remove damaged flowers, apply spinosad or neem oil spray, and use blue sticky traps to capture adults