Pest identification
What's eating my anthurium 'black love'?
Spider mites
Signs: Fine pale speckling on leaves and spathe; dull appearance; fine webbing in heavy infestations
Control: Increase humidity; shower foliage to dislodge mites; apply neem oil or miticide spray every 5–7 days until clear
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony masses at leaf axils and base of spathe; sticky honeydew; stunted growth
Control: Dab colonies with alcohol-soaked swabs; follow with neem oil spray across the whole plant; repeat weekly for 3 weeks
Scale insects
Signs: Brown waxy bumps on stems and leaf undersides; yellowing; plant decline over time
Control: Scrape off with a soft cloth or toothbrush; apply neem oil or horticultural oil; systemic insecticide for severe cases
Keep anthurium 'black love' pest-free
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Anthurium 'Black Love' pests — FAQ
What is eating my anthurium 'black love'?
Anthurium 'Black Love' is a tropical indoor plant. Spider mites thrive in dry indoor air and cause stippled, dull spathe and leaves. Mealybugs colonise leaf axils and the base of spathes. Scale insects appear on stems. Maintaining adequate humidity and wiping leaves regularly is the best front-line defence for this cultivar.
How do I get rid of spider mites on anthurium 'black love'?
Fine pale speckling on leaves and spathe; dull appearance; fine webbing in heavy infestations Increase humidity; shower foliage to dislodge mites; apply neem oil or miticide spray every 5–7 days until clear
How do I get rid of mealybugs on anthurium 'black love'?
White cottony masses at leaf axils and base of spathe; sticky honeydew; stunted growth Dab colonies with alcohol-soaked swabs; follow with neem oil spray across the whole plant; repeat weekly for 3 weeks
How do I get rid of scale insects on anthurium 'black love'?
Brown waxy bumps on stems and leaf undersides; yellowing; plant decline over time Scrape off with a soft cloth or toothbrush; apply neem oil or horticultural oil; systemic insecticide for severe cases