What's eating my begonia 'corallina de lucerna'?

Begonia 'Corallina de Lucerna' is the classic angel-wing begonia and shares typical indoor pest vulnerabilities. Mealybugs are the primary threat, hiding in the cane joints. Spider mites exploit dry interiors, while thrips scar the ornamental silver-spotted leaves. Tall, multi-stemmed plants need thorough inspection from base to tip each week.

Cottony white wax in stem joints and axils; sticky honeydew; stunted new shoots Isopropyl alcohol on a swab for direct contact; follow with systemic neem oil drench or spray

Tiny pale dots across leaves; webbing; leaves dry out prematurely in low humidity Shower plant down; apply insecticidal soap or diluted neem every 5–7 days; keep humidity above 50%

Silvery scarring and streaking on leaves; distorted buds; tiny insects visible with magnification Blue sticky traps; spinosad or insecticidal soap spray on leaves and growing tips; repeat weekly