What's eating my anthurium ochranthum?

Anthurium ochranthum, a velvety-leaved tropical aroid prized by collectors, is susceptible to mealybugs and spider mites indoors. Its textured velvet foliage can disguise early pest activity, so inspect under a bright light at each watering session. High humidity and good airflow are the best prevention.

Cottony white clusters hidden in the texture of velvety leaves, along petioles, and at stem bases; wilting and honeydew Dab with 70% isopropyl alcohol; spray neem oil over all surfaces — taking care to cover the textured underside — every 10 days

Fine pale stippling on the velvet leaf surface; webbing in dry conditions; dull, unhealthy appearance Raise humidity above 65%, shower gently, and apply insecticidal soap or neem oil weekly for 3 weeks

Silver scarring and streaks on leaves; distorted new growth; thrips larvae hide in furled leaves Remove and bag infested leaves, apply spinosad or neem oil, and use blue sticky traps to monitor adults