What's eating my ivy-leaved scindapsus?

Ivy-Leaved Scindapsus (Scindapsus hederaceus) is a tropical climbing houseplant that can fall prey to spider mites, mealybugs, and scale insects — the same trio that troubles most Scindapsus and Epipremnum relatives. Dry indoor air is the main risk factor. Keep humidity up and check leaf undersides and stem nodes regularly.

Pale stippling on leaf surfaces; fine webbing on undersides; leaves look dusty or bleached in bright spots Boost humidity and rinse the foliage. Apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray weekly, targeting undersides, for 3–4 weeks.

Cottony white residue at leaf axils and along stems; sticky honeydew and gradual leaf yellowing Dab with isopropyl alcohol swab to remove clusters, then spray plant with neem oil every 7–10 days until eliminated.

Flat or domed brown bumps adhering to stems; weakened growth and honeydew-coated lower leaves Manually remove scales with a soft toothbrush. Treat with horticultural oil spray; repeat after 10–14 days.