What's eating my anthurium recavum?

Anthurium recavum is a rare, deeply lobed species cultivated indoors by collectors. Its complex leaf architecture creates many hiding spots for mealybugs. Spider mites are a secondary threat in heated indoor environments. Scale insects can attach to the thick midribs. Because specimens are rare and slow-growing, early pest intervention is especially important.

White cottony colonies tucked into the deep lobes and axils; honeydew and sooty mold on lower surfaces Carefully treat all crevices with alcohol-soaked swabs; apply neem oil spray weekly, covering all leaf surfaces and undersides

Fine pale speckling across the lobed leaf surface; webbing in deep sinuses in dry conditions Increase humidity above 60%; shower thoroughly and apply insecticidal soap every 5–7 days for 3 cycles

Hard bumps along the prominent midribs and petioles; yellowing and reduced vigor Scrub scales off with a toothbrush dipped in rubbing alcohol; apply horticultural oil to catch crawlers