Pest identification
What's eating my neoregelia concentrica?
Mealybugs
Signs: White waxy masses in leaf axils and inside the cup; weakened, yellowing leaves
Control: Swab with isopropyl alcohol; flush cup with fresh water weekly; treat plant with neem oil spray
Scale insects
Signs: Brown barnacle-like bumps on leaf surfaces; sticky honeydew and possible sooty mold on nearby surfaces
Control: Manual removal with alcohol-dipped brush; follow with horticultural oil spray on a 7–10 day cycle
Thrips
Signs: Silver or bronze scarring on inner coloured leaves and bracts; distorted newest growth
Control: Spray with spinosad or insecticidal soap; remove most-damaged leaves; use blue sticky traps
Keep neoregelia concentrica pest-free
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Neoregelia concentrica pests — FAQ
What is eating my neoregelia concentrica?
Neoregelia concentrica (Blushing Bromeliad) is an indoor tropical most commonly bothered by mealybugs and scale insects lodging in its wide, open rosette and central cup. Thrips can scar the colourful leaf centres. Spider mites appear in dry air. Inspect the cup and leaf bases at every watering to catch problems early.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on neoregelia concentrica?
White waxy masses in leaf axils and inside the cup; weakened, yellowing leaves Swab with isopropyl alcohol; flush cup with fresh water weekly; treat plant with neem oil spray
How do I get rid of scale insects on neoregelia concentrica?
Brown barnacle-like bumps on leaf surfaces; sticky honeydew and possible sooty mold on nearby surfaces Manual removal with alcohol-dipped brush; follow with horticultural oil spray on a 7–10 day cycle
How do I get rid of thrips on neoregelia concentrica?
Silver or bronze scarring on inner coloured leaves and bracts; distorted newest growth Spray with spinosad or insecticidal soap; remove most-damaged leaves; use blue sticky traps