What's eating my geogenanthus ciliatus (geo plant)?

Geogenanthus ciliatus is an uncommon collector houseplant susceptible to the usual indoor pest trio: spider mites, mealybugs, and fungus gnats. Its velvety, deep-purple leaves show mite stippling readily. Maintaining high humidity and avoiding soggy soil prevents most problems. Quarantine all new plants before placing near this sensitive species.

Tiny pale flecks and faint webbing on the dark velvety leaf surfaces; leaves lose their iridescent sheen Mist foliage and raise humidity; wipe leaves with neem-oil solution; repeat insecticidal soap applications every 5–7 days

White cottony clusters in leaf joints and stem crevices; sticky honeydew on surrounding surfaces Remove with alcohol-dipped cotton swabs; drench soil and spray foliage with diluted neem oil weekly until clear

Larvae graze root hairs in moist potting mix; seedlings and small plants may wilt unexpectedly Water sparingly; top-dress with a thin layer of coarse horticultural sand; use Bti soil drenches to eliminate larvae