What's eating my dischidia imbricata?

Dischidia imbricata, with its ant-house pouches and flat leaves, most commonly suffers mealybug and scale infestations that hide inside the hollow modified leaves. Spider mites can attack the flat foliage in dry indoor conditions. Because pests shelter inside the pouches, early detection requires gently checking pouch openings during routine care.

Cottony deposits visible at pouch openings and leaf bases; wilting or yellowing of foliage Dab pouch openings with an alcohol-soaked swab; spray with diluted neem oil; repeat weekly; avoid waterlogging that stresses the plant

Shell-like bumps on stems and on the outer surface of pouches; sticky, shiny honeydew residue Scrape off manually; apply horticultural oil spray; systemic insecticide if infestation persists

Fine pale speckling on flat leaves; webbing on undersides in hot, dry environments Raise ambient humidity; rinse leaves with water; apply neem oil spray weekly until clear