What's eating my homalomena 'maggy' (shield plant)?

Homalomena 'Maggy' is most vulnerable to spider mites, which thrive in the warm, indoor environments this plant prefers. Mealybugs lurk in the overlapping leaf bases, and fungus gnats breed in consistently moist soil. Maintain good airflow, avoid overwatering, and inspect leaf axils at every watering to stay ahead of trouble.

Dusty pale stippling across broad leaves; webbing visible on undersides; leaves look dull and washed-out Increase humidity with a pebble tray or humidifier; wipe leaves weekly; spray insecticidal soap or neem oil to all leaf surfaces

Fluffy white wax in leaf axils and along midribs; honeydew and sooty mold on leaf surfaces Isolate the plant immediately; treat with 70% isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab; follow with repeated neem oil sprays every 7 days

Adults are a nuisance near soil; larvae damage shallow roots, leading to slow growth or wilting Let the top 1–2 in of soil dry fully before rewatering; apply Bti (e.g., Gnatrol) as a soil drench; use sticky traps