Pest identification
What's eating my calathea leopardina splash?
Spider mites
Signs: Whitish stippling on upper leaf surfaces; fine webbing on undersides; leaves dry out and drop in severe cases
Control: Raise humidity, shower foliage, then treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap spray at 5–7 day intervals
Mealybugs
Signs: Cottony white deposits at leaf bases and stem joints; growth slows and leaves may yellow
Control: Spot-treat with alcohol swabs; apply diluted neem oil plant-wide; isolate the plant during treatment
Fungus gnats
Signs: Larval root feeding causes wilting in younger plants; tiny flies hover around moist soil
Control: Improve drainage, allow topsoil to dry before watering; Bti soil drench eliminates larvae effectively
Keep calathea leopardina splash pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
- What eats calathea leopardina — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Common calathea leopardina splash problems & fixes
- Calathea Leopardina Splash watering schedule
- Calathea Leopardina Splash light requirements
- Full calathea leopardina splash care guide
Calathea Leopardina Splash pests — FAQ
What is eating my calathea leopardina splash?
Calathea Leopardina 'Splash' is vulnerable to spider mites and mealybugs indoors, with fungus gnats a common issue when soil stays too wet. The decorative spotted leaf pattern can initially camouflage mite stippling, so inspect undersides with a loupe or magnifying app weekly.
How do I get rid of spider mites on calathea leopardina splash?
Whitish stippling on upper leaf surfaces; fine webbing on undersides; leaves dry out and drop in severe cases Raise humidity, shower foliage, then treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap spray at 5–7 day intervals
How do I get rid of mealybugs on calathea leopardina splash?
Cottony white deposits at leaf bases and stem joints; growth slows and leaves may yellow Spot-treat with alcohol swabs; apply diluted neem oil plant-wide; isolate the plant during treatment
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on calathea leopardina splash?
Larval root feeding causes wilting in younger plants; tiny flies hover around moist soil Improve drainage, allow topsoil to dry before watering; Bti soil drench eliminates larvae effectively