Pest identification
What's eating my epipremnum aureum shangri-la?
Mealybugs
Signs: White wax clusters hidden in leaf folds and stem crevices; leaves yellow; growth stalls
Control: Use a fine-tipped alcohol swab to reach into crevices; follow with neem oil mist; repeat weekly for a month
Spider mites
Signs: Stippled, dull foliage; webbing on undersides; compact leaves may show curling when heavily infested
Control: Rinse foliage; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil; increase humidity to 50%+ to deter re-infestation
Fungus gnats
Signs: Larval root feeding stunts growth; overwatered compact cultivars are especially vulnerable
Control: Allow soil to partially dry; apply Bti drench; use yellow sticky traps to monitor adult populations
Keep epipremnum aureum shangri-la pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
- What eats pothos — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Common epipremnum aureum shangri-la problems & fixes
- Epipremnum Aureum Shangri-La watering schedule
- Epipremnum Aureum Shangri-La light requirements
- Full epipremnum aureum shangri-la care guide
Epipremnum Aureum Shangri-La pests — FAQ
What is eating my epipremnum aureum shangri-la?
Epipremnum aureum 'Shangri-La', with its ruffled, compact leaves, harbors the same pests as standard pothos. Mealybugs readily hide in the crinkled leaf folds, making them harder to spot than on flat-leafed cultivars. Spider mites are still the most prevalent threat in dry indoor environments.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on epipremnum aureum shangri-la?
White wax clusters hidden in leaf folds and stem crevices; leaves yellow; growth stalls Use a fine-tipped alcohol swab to reach into crevices; follow with neem oil mist; repeat weekly for a month
How do I get rid of spider mites on epipremnum aureum shangri-la?
Stippled, dull foliage; webbing on undersides; compact leaves may show curling when heavily infested Rinse foliage; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil; increase humidity to 50%+ to deter re-infestation
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on epipremnum aureum shangri-la?
Larval root feeding stunts growth; overwatered compact cultivars are especially vulnerable Allow soil to partially dry; apply Bti drench; use yellow sticky traps to monitor adult populations