What's eating my anthurium nigrolaminum?

Anthurium nigrolaminum, prized for its dark glossy leaves, can attract mealybugs and spider mites in typical indoor conditions. The dark foliage makes spotting early infestations harder — look for sticky residue or webbing as a first clue. Fungus gnats are a secondary risk if the chunky aroid mix stays too wet between waterings.

White woolly tufts at leaf axils and stem nodes; sticky honeydew and possible sooty mould Treat colonies with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab; follow with neem oil spray on a weekly schedule

Tiny pale speckles on leaf surfaces, webbing visible on undersides in heavier infestations Increase humidity, rinse leaves thoroughly, and apply insecticidal soap or neem oil every 7 days

Larvae chew root hairs in overly moist soil; adult gnats hovering at soil level are the first sign Allow soil surface to dry, use Bti drench, and place sticky yellow traps to capture adult flies