Pest identification
What's eating my calathea wiotii?
Spider mites
Signs: Pale yellow stippling across leaf surfaces and fine webbing on undersides; leaf edges brown and curl
Control: Raise humidity, rinse leaves in a warm shower, spray neem oil or insecticidal soap every 5–7 days for at least 3 weeks
Mealybugs
Signs: White waxy residue in leaf axils and at stem bases; honeydew deposits and stunted growth
Control: Remove with alcohol-dipped cotton swab, apply neem oil spray, isolate plant and recheck every 7 days
Fungus gnats
Signs: Larval root damage reduces uptake; adults swarm near the soil surface and surrounding area
Control: Allow top inch of soil to dry before re-watering; drench soil with Bti; use yellow sticky traps
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Calathea Wiotii pests — FAQ
What is eating my calathea wiotii?
Calathea Wiotii is a tropical houseplant susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, and fungus gnats — the classic indoor calathea pest trio. Spider mites are the most serious and common threat. Its finely feathered green foliage shows mite stippling clearly. Consistent humidity above 50% and careful watering are the most effective preventive strategies.
How do I get rid of spider mites on calathea wiotii?
Pale yellow stippling across leaf surfaces and fine webbing on undersides; leaf edges brown and curl Raise humidity, rinse leaves in a warm shower, spray neem oil or insecticidal soap every 5–7 days for at least 3 weeks
How do I get rid of mealybugs on calathea wiotii?
White waxy residue in leaf axils and at stem bases; honeydew deposits and stunted growth Remove with alcohol-dipped cotton swab, apply neem oil spray, isolate plant and recheck every 7 days
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on calathea wiotii?
Larval root damage reduces uptake; adults swarm near the soil surface and surrounding area Allow top inch of soil to dry before re-watering; drench soil with Bti; use yellow sticky traps