Pest identification
What's eating my monstera deliciosa borsigiana?
Scale insects
Signs: Brown shell-like bumps clustered on stems and petioles; sticky honeydew; leaves yellow and growth slows
Control: Scrape off manually with a soft brush; apply horticultural oil or neem oil; systemic imidacloprid drench for severe cases
Mealybugs
Signs: Cottony white masses at nodes and the base of petioles; new leaves may emerge damaged or undersized
Control: Spot-treat with isopropyl alcohol; follow with neem oil spray every 7–10 days for a month
Spider mites
Signs: Stippled, yellowing leaves; fine webbing on undersides; more common in winter when heating dries the air
Control: Rinse foliage under shower; apply insecticidal soap; increase humidity and improve air circulation
Keep monstera deliciosa borsigiana pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
- What eats monstera — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Common monstera deliciosa borsigiana problems & fixes
- Monstera Deliciosa Borsigiana watering schedule
- Monstera Deliciosa Borsigiana light requirements
- Full monstera deliciosa borsigiana care guide
Monstera Deliciosa Borsigiana pests — FAQ
What is eating my monstera deliciosa borsigiana?
Monstera deliciosa var. borsigiana faces the standard large-aroid indoor pest lineup. Scale and mealybugs are particularly common on the woody, thickening stems of maturing plants. Spider mites attack in dry air. Thrips occasionally damage unfurling leaves. Wipe stems and inspect leaf undersides monthly.
How do I get rid of scale insects on monstera deliciosa borsigiana?
Brown shell-like bumps clustered on stems and petioles; sticky honeydew; leaves yellow and growth slows Scrape off manually with a soft brush; apply horticultural oil or neem oil; systemic imidacloprid drench for severe cases
How do I get rid of mealybugs on monstera deliciosa borsigiana?
Cottony white masses at nodes and the base of petioles; new leaves may emerge damaged or undersized Spot-treat with isopropyl alcohol; follow with neem oil spray every 7–10 days for a month
How do I get rid of spider mites on monstera deliciosa borsigiana?
Stippled, yellowing leaves; fine webbing on undersides; more common in winter when heating dries the air Rinse foliage under shower; apply insecticidal soap; increase humidity and improve air circulation