Pest identification
What's eating my calathea fasciata?
Spider mites
Signs: Pale speckling dulls the ornamental banding; fine webbing in severe cases
Control: Raise humidity; wipe leaves with a damp cloth; spray with insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil every week
Mealybugs
Signs: White waxy deposits at leaf bases and petioles; honeydew attracting sooty mould
Control: Swab with 70% isopropyl alcohol; follow with neem oil spray; isolate the plant
Fungus gnats
Signs: Root damage from larvae; adults floating above compost surface
Control: Reduce watering; apply Bti soil drench; place yellow sticky traps near the pot
Keep calathea fasciata pest-free
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Calathea Fasciata pests — FAQ
What is eating my calathea fasciata?
Calathea Fasciata shares the family's typical vulnerabilities: spider mites are the most common threat, causing the dark banding to lose definition. Mealybugs hide along the petioles and undersides, while fungus gnats breed in wet soil. High humidity and consistent moisture management keep most problems at bay.
How do I get rid of spider mites on calathea fasciata?
Pale speckling dulls the ornamental banding; fine webbing in severe cases Raise humidity; wipe leaves with a damp cloth; spray with insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil every week
How do I get rid of mealybugs on calathea fasciata?
White waxy deposits at leaf bases and petioles; honeydew attracting sooty mould Swab with 70% isopropyl alcohol; follow with neem oil spray; isolate the plant
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on calathea fasciata?
Root damage from larvae; adults floating above compost surface Reduce watering; apply Bti soil drench; place yellow sticky traps near the pot