What's eating my episcia 'cleopatra'?

Episcia 'Cleopatra' is a delicate indoor gesneriad grown for its patterned foliage. Spider mites are the top threat in warm, low-humidity rooms, causing stippled and bronzed leaves. Mealybugs hide in the velvety leaf surface and stolons. Fungus gnats breed in moist compost. This plant dislikes overwatering, which makes root health a secondary concern.

Pale bronze stippling on intricately patterned leaves; fine webbing; leaves shrivel in heavy infestations Maintain high humidity (terrariums suit this plant); spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap every 5–7 days; avoid letting soil dry completely

White cottony deposits along stolons, in leaf axils and on leaf undersides; sticky honeydew; plant weakens Dab each colony with an alcohol-soaked swab; follow with diluted neem oil spray; check stolon tips regularly and repeat weekly

Larvae damage fine roots in moist organic compost; wilting; yellowing lower leaves Allow the compost surface to dry between waterings; apply Bti drench; use yellow sticky traps for adults