What's eating my dracaena deremensis green stripe?

Dracaena deremensis 'Green Stripe' is susceptible to the same indoor pests that target most Dracaena cultivars. Spider mites and mealybugs are the most frequent attackers, thriving in warm, dry rooms. Scale insects and thrips occasionally appear. Fluoride sensitivity can mimic pest damage — check water quality too.

Pale stippling and fine webbing on leaf undersides; leaves may brown at tips and edges Rinse foliage; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray; raise humidity around the plant

Fluffy white deposits in leaf axils and along the midrib; sticky honeydew leads to sooty mould Dab with isopropyl alcohol; follow up with neem oil spray every 7–10 days

Brown waxy bumps on stems and leaf undersides; leaves yellow and drop prematurely Scrape off with a toothbrush dipped in alcohol; treat with horticultural or neem oil

Silver-streaked or papery leaf patches; tiny dark frass specks visible on close inspection Isolate the plant; spray with insecticidal soap or spinosad; repeat every 5–7 days