What's eating my chiapas arrowhead plant?

Chiapas Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium chiapense) is a rare tropical houseplant that shares the same pest profile as other Syngoniums. Spider mites and mealybugs are the most likely attackers, particularly in warm, dry indoor environments. Its relatively large leaves make damage easier to spot early if you check regularly.

Faint stippling and discolouration across leaf surfaces; fine webbing on undersides when populations are high Raise humidity, wipe leaves with a damp cloth, and treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil spray weekly for 3–4 cycles.

Cottony white deposits at petiole bases and leaf axils; sap-feeding causes yellowing and stunted new growth Dab clusters with isopropyl alcohol, then spray the whole plant with neem oil. Repeat every 7 days for 4 weeks.

Hard or waxy brown bumps on stems and midribs; honeydew and sooty mould coat lower leaf surfaces Scrape off manually, then apply horticultural oil spray to all surfaces. Repeat treatment after 10–14 days.