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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.

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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.