What's eating my calathea bachemiana?

Calathea Bachemiana, with its narrow silver-green striped leaves, is most commonly affected by spider mites in indoor conditions. Mealybugs target the stem bases and leaf axils. Fungus gnats are a nuisance in overwatered pots. This species benefits from high humidity and regular inspection, especially along the decorative striped leaf undersides.

Fine pale flecking across the silver-striped leaves; webbing on undersides; leaf tips brown and crisp Shower the plant, raise humidity to 50%+, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap spray every 5–7 days for 3 weeks

White cottony clusters at leaf axils and stem junctions; sticky honeydew and reduced plant vigour Swab with 70% isopropyl alcohol, treat with neem oil spray, repeat weekly and isolate from other plants

Root feeding by larvae weakens the plant; small dark flies visible near the soil Reduce watering frequency; apply Bti soil drench; use yellow sticky traps to catch adults