What's eating my anthurium queremalense?

Anthurium queremalense, a rare Colombian tropical, faces the same indoor pest threats as all anthuriums. Spider mites and mealybugs are the most frequent attackers, hiding in leaf axils and along stems. Inspect new growth closely and isolate any new plants for two weeks before introducing them to your collection.

Fine webbing on undersides of leaves, stippled or bronze-toned foliage, leaf drop in heavy infestations Increase humidity, wipe leaves with a damp cloth, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap spray weekly until clear

White cottony clusters in leaf axils and along stems, sticky honeydew residue, stunted new growth Dab individual colonies with a cotton swab dipped in 70% isopropyl alcohol; follow with neem oil spray for 3–4 weeks

Brown or tan oval bumps on stems and leaf midribs, yellowing leaves, sooty mold on honeydew Scrape off with a soft toothbrush, treat with neem oil or horticultural oil; repeat every 10 days