Pest identification
What's eating my rabbit's foot prayer plant?
Spider mites
Signs: Pale speckling and fine webbing on leaf undersides; foliage yellows and curls in severe cases
Control: Raise humidity, shower leaves weekly, treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap on a 5–7 day schedule
Mealybugs
Signs: White woolly deposits in leaf axils; weakened plant with sticky foliage
Control: Dab with isopropyl alcohol, follow with neem oil spray; repeat weekly until clear
Fungus gnats
Signs: Root damage in moist soil; clouds of tiny flies around the pot
Control: Reduce watering frequency, top-dress with perlite or grit, apply Bti soil drench
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Rabbit's Foot Prayer Plant pests — FAQ
What is eating my rabbit's foot prayer plant?
Rabbit's Foot Prayer Plant is an indoor houseplant most commonly bothered by spider mites and mealybugs. Its low-growing, dense foliage and moist soil conditions also invite fungus gnats. Spider mites are by far the greatest threat, especially in centrally heated rooms with low humidity.
How do I get rid of spider mites on rabbit's foot prayer plant?
Pale speckling and fine webbing on leaf undersides; foliage yellows and curls in severe cases Raise humidity, shower leaves weekly, treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap on a 5–7 day schedule
How do I get rid of mealybugs on rabbit's foot prayer plant?
White woolly deposits in leaf axils; weakened plant with sticky foliage Dab with isopropyl alcohol, follow with neem oil spray; repeat weekly until clear
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on rabbit's foot prayer plant?
Root damage in moist soil; clouds of tiny flies around the pot Reduce watering frequency, top-dress with perlite or grit, apply Bti soil drench