Pest identification
What's eating my anthurium warocqueanum × andreanum?
Spider mites
Signs: Pale stippling along the length of large leaves; bronzing and fine webbing under leaves in dry air.
Control: Wipe large leaf surfaces with a damp cloth weekly; apply neem oil; keep humidity above 60%.
Mealybugs
Signs: White waxy colonies in the crown and along mid-ribs and petioles of the elongated leaves.
Control: Remove with alcohol-tipped swabs; apply insecticidal soap to all hidden areas; repeat every 7 days.
Scale insects
Signs: Brown or tan waxy bumps on petioles and stem; gradual yellowing and weakening of leaves.
Control: Scrape scales off manually; treat with horticultural oil; isolate plant and monitor for 4 weeks.
Keep anthurium warocqueanum × andreanum pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
- What eats queen anthurium — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Common anthurium warocqueanum × andreanum problems & fixes
- Anthurium Warocqueanum × Andreanum watering schedule
- Anthurium Warocqueanum × Andreanum light requirements
- Full anthurium warocqueanum × andreanum care guide
Anthurium Warocqueanum × Andreanum pests — FAQ
What is eating my anthurium warocqueanum × andreanum?
Anthurium warocqueanum × andreanum is a large-leaved hybrid with long, pendant foliage. Spider mites are the primary indoor pest, especially in dry conditions. Mealybugs accumulate in the crown and along the elongated mid-ribs. The large leaf area also makes scale easy to miss on petioles. Monitor the extensive leaf undersides carefully.
How do I get rid of spider mites on anthurium warocqueanum × andreanum?
Pale stippling along the length of large leaves; bronzing and fine webbing under leaves in dry air. Wipe large leaf surfaces with a damp cloth weekly; apply neem oil; keep humidity above 60%.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on anthurium warocqueanum × andreanum?
White waxy colonies in the crown and along mid-ribs and petioles of the elongated leaves. Remove with alcohol-tipped swabs; apply insecticidal soap to all hidden areas; repeat every 7 days.
How do I get rid of scale insects on anthurium warocqueanum × andreanum?
Brown or tan waxy bumps on petioles and stem; gradual yellowing and weakening of leaves. Scrape scales off manually; treat with horticultural oil; isolate plant and monitor for 4 weeks.