Pest identification
What's eating my anthurium ravenii?
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony masses along petioles, in axils, and tucked against the velvet leaf undersides; sticky honeydew encourages sooty mould.
Control: Swab colonies with 70% isopropyl alcohol, then spray the entire plant with diluted neem oil every week for a month.
Spider mites
Signs: Fine stippling across the velvet surface and webbing on undersides; affected areas lose lustre and may bronze.
Control: Raise humidity to 60–70%, rinse foliage, and treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil; repeat weekly until resolved.
Scale insects
Signs: Hard or waxy bumps on stems and petioles; yellowing and premature leaf drop.
Control: Scrape off with a soft brush and treat with horticultural oil spray; repeat after 14 days.
Keep anthurium ravenii pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
Anthurium Ravenii pests — FAQ
What is eating my anthurium ravenii?
Anthurium ravenii, a velvety-leaved tropical aroid grown indoors, faces the most pressure from mealybugs, which colonise its textured leaf undersides and petioles. Spider mites can also establish in low-humidity environments. Consistent inspection of the velvety leaf surface and prompt isolation of affected plants are essential controls.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on anthurium ravenii?
White cottony masses along petioles, in axils, and tucked against the velvet leaf undersides; sticky honeydew encourages sooty mould. Swab colonies with 70% isopropyl alcohol, then spray the entire plant with diluted neem oil every week for a month.
How do I get rid of spider mites on anthurium ravenii?
Fine stippling across the velvet surface and webbing on undersides; affected areas lose lustre and may bronze. Raise humidity to 60–70%, rinse foliage, and treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil; repeat weekly until resolved.
How do I get rid of scale insects on anthurium ravenii?
Hard or waxy bumps on stems and petioles; yellowing and premature leaf drop. Scrape off with a soft brush and treat with horticultural oil spray; repeat after 14 days.