What's eating my lepanthes telipogoniflora?

Lepanthes telipogoniflora is a tiny cool-growing miniature orchid especially vulnerable to spider mites because of its thin, moisture-sensitive leaves. Fungus gnats may colonize damp sphagnum mounts. Its small stature means even modest pest pressure causes rapid decline. High humidity, excellent airflow, and frequent inspection are essential preventive measures.

Microscopic pale stippling on leaf surfaces; fine webbing visible with a magnifier; leaves yellow and drop Maintain humidity above 70%, apply diluted neem oil or insecticidal soap spray every 5 days; avoid wetting roots excessively

Larvae damage delicate fine roots in wet sphagnum moss; plant wilts despite adequate moisture Reduce watering frequency, apply Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) drench; use yellow sticky traps for adults

Tiny white waxy deposits on pseudobulbs and at stem bases; plant growth stalls Carefully treat with a fine alcohol swab; follow with diluted neem oil misting; isolate immediately