What's eating my anthurium angamarcanum?

Anthurium angamarcanum, a large-leaved tropical collector plant, is most vulnerable to mealybugs and spider mites indoors. Its enormous velvety leaves provide ample hiding surface. High humidity — this species demands it — helps deter mites but can encourage fungus gnats if soil stays wet. Inspect the undersides of every new leaf as it unfurls.

White fluffy deposits at stem nodes and along the broad midrib; honeydew and sooty mould on leaf surfaces Spot-treat with isopropyl alcohol; apply neem oil spray weekly for at least a month to break the egg cycle

Fine speckling on the velvety upper leaf surface and webbing on undersides; damage looks dusty or bleached Maintain humidity above 60%, rinse leaves with water, and use insecticidal soap or neem oil on a 7-day schedule

Larvae damage fine roots in wet soil, causing wilting and slowed growth despite adequate watering Let the top layer of soil dry out; apply Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) drench and set sticky yellow traps