What's eating my balao anthurium?

Anthurium balaoanum is a rare aroid that faces the same indoor pest pressures as other large-leaved anthuriums: spider mites and mealybugs are the primary threats, with thrips capable of permanently scarring the impressive foliage. High humidity deters mites significantly. Check petiole sheaths and leaf undersides thoroughly at each watering.

Faint stippling and bronzing across leaf surfaces; webbing on undersides; leaves appear dusty and dull Keep humidity above 60%; rinse foliage with lukewarm water; apply neem oil or insecticidal soap spray every 7 days for 4 weeks

White fluffy wax inside cataphyll sheaths and at stem nodes; honeydew leading to black sooty mold Peel back sheaths and swab colonies with 70% isopropyl alcohol; follow with insecticidal soap spray; repeat weekly

Silvery feeding scars on new leaves; deformed unfurling fronds; small dark frass dots on leaf surfaces Apply spinosad-based spray or insecticidal soap; trap adults with blue sticky traps; treat every 5–7 days until clear