Pest identification
What's eating my calathea albertii?
Spider mites
Signs: Silvery or bronze stippling on leaf surfaces; webbing on undersides; leaf edges may brown and curl
Control: Shower the plant thoroughly; raise humidity; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil every 5–7 days for 4 rounds
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony clusters in leaf folds and at the stem base; leaves yellow and growth slows
Control: Manually remove with an alcohol swab; spray plant with diluted neem oil solution every 7–10 days
Thrips
Signs: Silver streaking or scarring on leaf surfaces; tiny black droppings on the underside
Control: Remove affected leaves; apply insecticidal soap or spinosad spray; isolate the plant from others
Keep calathea albertii pest-free
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Calathea Albertii pests — FAQ
What is eating my calathea albertii?
Calathea Albertii is an ornamental houseplant that shares the pest profile common to all Goeppertia species. Spider mites are the most frequent attacker, especially in dry heated homes. Mealybugs colonize leaf axils, and thrips can scar the decorative foliage. Consistent humidity and routine inspections are essential.
How do I get rid of spider mites on calathea albertii?
Silvery or bronze stippling on leaf surfaces; webbing on undersides; leaf edges may brown and curl Shower the plant thoroughly; raise humidity; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil every 5–7 days for 4 rounds
How do I get rid of mealybugs on calathea albertii?
White cottony clusters in leaf folds and at the stem base; leaves yellow and growth slows Manually remove with an alcohol swab; spray plant with diluted neem oil solution every 7–10 days
How do I get rid of thrips on calathea albertii?
Silver streaking or scarring on leaf surfaces; tiny black droppings on the underside Remove affected leaves; apply insecticidal soap or spinosad spray; isolate the plant from others