Pest identification
What's eating my green-spotted neoregelia?
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony masses in leaf axils and rosette center; sticky honeydew and yellowing spots
Control: Use an alcohol swab on colonies; spray all surfaces with neem oil; repeat weekly for 3–4 weeks
Scale insects
Signs: Brown or cream waxy bumps on the spotted leaves; sooty mold on honeydew
Control: Scrape off with a soft brush; treat with horticultural oil spray; improve air circulation
Spider mites
Signs: Pale stippling across spotted leaf surface; webbing in very dry conditions
Control: Raise humidity to 50%+; wipe down leaf undersides with a damp cloth; apply insecticidal soap
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Green-Spotted Neoregelia pests — FAQ
What is eating my green-spotted neoregelia?
Green-Spotted Neoregelia (Neoregelia chlorosticta) can be attacked by mealybugs hiding among its spotted, spreading rosette leaves. Scale insects and spider mites are secondary risks, particularly in centrally heated homes with low humidity. The patterned foliage makes pest spotting harder — run a finger along leaf edges and bases at each watering check.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on green-spotted neoregelia?
White cottony masses in leaf axils and rosette center; sticky honeydew and yellowing spots Use an alcohol swab on colonies; spray all surfaces with neem oil; repeat weekly for 3–4 weeks
How do I get rid of scale insects on green-spotted neoregelia?
Brown or cream waxy bumps on the spotted leaves; sooty mold on honeydew Scrape off with a soft brush; treat with horticultural oil spray; improve air circulation
How do I get rid of spider mites on green-spotted neoregelia?
Pale stippling across spotted leaf surface; webbing in very dry conditions Raise humidity to 50%+; wipe down leaf undersides with a damp cloth; apply insecticidal soap