Pest identification
What's eating my fragrant peace lily?
Spider mites
Signs: Pale, silvery stippling on dark green leaves; webbing under leaves and around spathes; leaves look dull and unhealthy
Control: Mist leaves and use a pebble tray for humidity; rinse plant in the shower; treat with neem oil spray every 5–7 days
Mealybugs
Signs: White woolly masses at leaf bases and inside the spathe folds; honeydew residue; flowers and leaves yellow prematurely
Control: Dab with an alcohol-soaked cotton swab; spray neem oil solution covering all surfaces including inside spathes; repeat weekly
Aphids
Signs: Clusters of small insects on new growth tips and flower stems; distorted leaves; sticky honeydew with possible sooty mold
Control: Rinse off with water or insecticidal soap spray; avoid over-fertilising with nitrogen; remove heavily infested flower stems
Keep fragrant peace lily pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
Fragrant Peace Lily pests — FAQ
What is eating my fragrant peace lily?
Fragrant Peace Lily is prone to spider mites, mealybugs, and aphids indoors. Its preference for high humidity actually helps deter mites, but indoor heating can quickly tip conditions in their favour. Aphids and mealybugs target the lush new growth and flower spathes. Inspect during each flowering cycle.
How do I get rid of spider mites on fragrant peace lily?
Pale, silvery stippling on dark green leaves; webbing under leaves and around spathes; leaves look dull and unhealthy Mist leaves and use a pebble tray for humidity; rinse plant in the shower; treat with neem oil spray every 5–7 days
How do I get rid of mealybugs on fragrant peace lily?
White woolly masses at leaf bases and inside the spathe folds; honeydew residue; flowers and leaves yellow prematurely Dab with an alcohol-soaked cotton swab; spray neem oil solution covering all surfaces including inside spathes; repeat weekly
How do I get rid of aphids on fragrant peace lily?
Clusters of small insects on new growth tips and flower stems; distorted leaves; sticky honeydew with possible sooty mold Rinse off with water or insecticidal soap spray; avoid over-fertilising with nitrogen; remove heavily infested flower stems