Pest identification
What's eating my anthurium jenmanii?
Spider mites
Signs: Tiny pale flecks and bronzing across large leaf surfaces; fine webbing on undersides
Control: Shower leaves to dislodge mites, raise ambient humidity above 60%, treat with neem oil or miticide
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony masses at petiole bases and in the crown; sticky residue attracts mold
Control: Manually remove with alcohol swabs, apply systemic neem drench and foliar spray weekly
Thrips
Signs: Silver-streaked or distorted new leaves; small black fecal dots on foliage; scarred spathes
Control: Remove heavily damaged leaves, apply insecticidal soap or spinosad spray; use blue sticky traps
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Anthurium jenmanii pests — FAQ
What is eating my anthurium jenmanii?
Anthurium jenmanii is a large-leafed tropical kept indoors or in warm greenhouses. Spider mites are its most common pest in dry conditions, and mealybugs target the bases of its substantial petioles. Thrips can scar the foliage of new unfurling leaves. Scale may colonize stems if the plant is under stress.
How do I get rid of spider mites on anthurium jenmanii?
Tiny pale flecks and bronzing across large leaf surfaces; fine webbing on undersides Shower leaves to dislodge mites, raise ambient humidity above 60%, treat with neem oil or miticide
How do I get rid of mealybugs on anthurium jenmanii?
White cottony masses at petiole bases and in the crown; sticky residue attracts mold Manually remove with alcohol swabs, apply systemic neem drench and foliar spray weekly
How do I get rid of thrips on anthurium jenmanii?
Silver-streaked or distorted new leaves; small black fecal dots on foliage; scarred spathes Remove heavily damaged leaves, apply insecticidal soap or spinosad spray; use blue sticky traps