Pest identification
What's eating my crystal anthurium?
Spider mites
Signs: Silvery speckling across the velvety leaf surface and webbing beneath; leaves may turn yellow
Control: Maintain humidity above 60%, rinse with lukewarm water, and spray with neem oil every 7 days
Mealybugs
Signs: White fluffy wax at leaf joints and around the spathe; honeydew and sooty mould may appear
Control: Dab with alcohol on a cotton swab, then follow with insecticidal soap over the whole plant
Aphids
Signs: Clusters of soft insects on new leaves and growing tips; distorted or curled new growth
Control: Blast off with a water spray; treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil if infestation persists
Keep crystal anthurium pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
Crystal Anthurium pests — FAQ
What is eating my crystal anthurium?
Crystal Anthurium is most troubled by spider mites in low-humidity conditions, which damage its spectacular velvety leaves. Mealybugs and scale are also common on this tropical. Aphids occasionally target new growth. Consistent high humidity is your best preventive — stressed plants attract all three.
How do I get rid of spider mites on crystal anthurium?
Silvery speckling across the velvety leaf surface and webbing beneath; leaves may turn yellow Maintain humidity above 60%, rinse with lukewarm water, and spray with neem oil every 7 days
How do I get rid of mealybugs on crystal anthurium?
White fluffy wax at leaf joints and around the spathe; honeydew and sooty mould may appear Dab with alcohol on a cotton swab, then follow with insecticidal soap over the whole plant
How do I get rid of aphids on crystal anthurium?
Clusters of soft insects on new leaves and growing tips; distorted or curled new growth Blast off with a water spray; treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil if infestation persists