Pest identification
What's eating my calathea crocata tassmania?
Spider mites
Signs: Pale stippling on leaf surfaces; webbing under leaves and around flower stalks; foliage may bronze
Control: Increase humidity; shower plant and treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil spray every 5–7 days until clear
Thrips
Signs: Silver scarring and black frass on leaves and flower bracts; distorted emerging growth
Control: Remove affected flowers and leaves; apply spinosad or insecticidal soap; use blue sticky traps to monitor adults
Fungus gnats
Signs: Tiny dark flies around pot; root damage from larvae causes wilting in established plants
Control: Allow topsoil surface to dry between waterings; apply Bti drench; top-dress with sand to deter egg-laying
Keep calathea crocata tassmania pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
- What eats eternal flame plant — the species this cultivar belongs to
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- Common calathea crocata tassmania problems & fixes
- Calathea Crocata Tassmania watering schedule
- Calathea Crocata Tassmania light requirements
- Full calathea crocata tassmania care guide
Calathea Crocata Tassmania pests — FAQ
What is eating my calathea crocata tassmania?
Calathea Crocata 'Tassmania' (the eternal flame calathea) attracts spider mites and aphids, particularly around its bright flower spikes. Fungus gnats are common if soil stays wet. Its blooms are a secondary draw for thrips. Early detection and high humidity are the best defences.
How do I get rid of spider mites on calathea crocata tassmania?
Pale stippling on leaf surfaces; webbing under leaves and around flower stalks; foliage may bronze Increase humidity; shower plant and treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil spray every 5–7 days until clear
How do I get rid of thrips on calathea crocata tassmania?
Silver scarring and black frass on leaves and flower bracts; distorted emerging growth Remove affected flowers and leaves; apply spinosad or insecticidal soap; use blue sticky traps to monitor adults
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on calathea crocata tassmania?
Tiny dark flies around pot; root damage from larvae causes wilting in established plants Allow topsoil surface to dry between waterings; apply Bti drench; top-dress with sand to deter egg-laying