Pest identification
What's eating my never never plant 'grey star'?
Spider mites
Signs: Pale stippling on the silvery-grey upper leaf surface; fine webbing on undersides; leaves curl and brown at edges
Control: Mist leaves and wipe undersides; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray every 7 days; move away from radiators
Mealybugs
Signs: White woolly deposits at leaf sheath bases and in stem forks; weakened stems; honeydew residue
Control: Dab with 70% isopropyl alcohol; follow with a neem oil foliar spray; isolate plant from other calatheas and marantaceae
Fungus gnats
Signs: Larvae chew fine roots causing yellowing and wilting; adult gnats hover around the pot
Control: Let soil surface dry between waterings; apply Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) drench; use yellow sticky traps
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Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' pests — FAQ
What is eating my never never plant 'grey star'?
Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' is most susceptible to spider mites, which flourish when indoor air is hot and dry. Mealybugs nestle in the leaf sheath joints. Fungus gnats exploit waterlogged soil. Keep humidity high, water only when the top inch of soil is dry, and inspect weekly.
How do I get rid of spider mites on never never plant 'grey star'?
Pale stippling on the silvery-grey upper leaf surface; fine webbing on undersides; leaves curl and brown at edges Mist leaves and wipe undersides; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray every 7 days; move away from radiators
How do I get rid of mealybugs on never never plant 'grey star'?
White woolly deposits at leaf sheath bases and in stem forks; weakened stems; honeydew residue Dab with 70% isopropyl alcohol; follow with a neem oil foliar spray; isolate plant from other calatheas and marantaceae
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on never never plant 'grey star'?
Larvae chew fine roots causing yellowing and wilting; adult gnats hover around the pot Let soil surface dry between waterings; apply Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) drench; use yellow sticky traps