Pest identification
What's eating my anthurium plowmanii?
Spider mites
Signs: Pale stippling across broad leaf surfaces; fine webbing underneath; leaves eventually yellow and drop.
Control: Shower plant regularly, maintain 55–65% humidity, and apply neem oil or insecticidal soap spray weekly until clear.
Mealybugs
Signs: White waxy fluff at petiole bases and in leaf crevices; sticky honeydew attracts sooty mold.
Control: Spot-treat with 70% isopropyl alcohol swab; follow with neem oil spray every 5–7 days for several weeks.
Scale insects
Signs: Brown shell-like bumps on stems and midribs; weakened, yellowing foliage.
Control: Manually remove with a brush or swab soaked in alcohol; apply horticultural oil monthly as a follow-up.
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Anthurium plowmanii pests — FAQ
What is eating my anthurium plowmanii?
Anthurium plowmanii is a large-leafed tropical houseplant susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, and scale. Its substantial, ripple-edged leaves create sheltered microclimates on their undersides where mites quickly establish. Check the full underside of each leaf monthly. High humidity and occasional showers are the simplest long-term deterrent.
How do I get rid of spider mites on anthurium plowmanii?
Pale stippling across broad leaf surfaces; fine webbing underneath; leaves eventually yellow and drop. Shower plant regularly, maintain 55–65% humidity, and apply neem oil or insecticidal soap spray weekly until clear.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on anthurium plowmanii?
White waxy fluff at petiole bases and in leaf crevices; sticky honeydew attracts sooty mold. Spot-treat with 70% isopropyl alcohol swab; follow with neem oil spray every 5–7 days for several weeks.
How do I get rid of scale insects on anthurium plowmanii?
Brown shell-like bumps on stems and midribs; weakened, yellowing foliage. Manually remove with a brush or swab soaked in alcohol; apply horticultural oil monthly as a follow-up.