Pest identification
What's eating my anthurium salvinii?
Spider mites
Signs: Yellowing and bronzed patches on large leaves; webbing on undersides and at growing tips
Control: Mist foliage, raise humidity with a humidifier or pebble tray, apply neem oil or miticide spray
Mealybugs
Signs: Fluffy white colonies at petiole bases and spathe joints; weakened spathes and leaf drop
Control: Remove manually with alcohol, treat with neem oil spray or diluted insecticidal soap
Scale insects
Signs: Hard or soft brown bumps on stems; yellowing above affected areas; sticky honeydew on leaves
Control: Scrape off with a soft brush, apply horticultural oil; repeat every 2 weeks for 6–8 weeks
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Anthurium salvinii pests — FAQ
What is eating my anthurium salvinii?
Anthurium salvinii is a large tropical aroid suitable for indoor or greenhouse cultivation. Spider mites are the most frequent threat, particularly in heated rooms with low humidity. Mealybugs target the bases of its long petioles and new spathes. Scale insects may appear on established stems. Good airflow and consistent humidity deter most pests.
How do I get rid of spider mites on anthurium salvinii?
Yellowing and bronzed patches on large leaves; webbing on undersides and at growing tips Mist foliage, raise humidity with a humidifier or pebble tray, apply neem oil or miticide spray
How do I get rid of mealybugs on anthurium salvinii?
Fluffy white colonies at petiole bases and spathe joints; weakened spathes and leaf drop Remove manually with alcohol, treat with neem oil spray or diluted insecticidal soap
How do I get rid of scale insects on anthurium salvinii?
Hard or soft brown bumps on stems; yellowing above affected areas; sticky honeydew on leaves Scrape off with a soft brush, apply horticultural oil; repeat every 2 weeks for 6–8 weeks