What's eating my peacock plant?

Peacock Plant is famously sensitive and spider mites are its worst enemy — low humidity causes rapid, devastating infestations that destroy the intricate pattern on its leaves. Mealybugs and thrips are secondary threats. A consistent humidity level above 60% is the single most effective pest prevention strategy for this plant.

Pale yellow stippling obscuring the peacock-pattern markings; extensive webbing on leaf undersides; leaves brown and drop quickly Keep humidity consistently above 60%; shower the plant every 2 weeks; spray neem oil or miticide weekly; remove worst-affected leaves promptly

White waxy clusters in leaf axils and along petioles; sticky honeydew; leaves yellow and the decorative foliage deteriorates Spot-treat with isopropyl alcohol swabs; follow with a whole-plant neem oil spray; isolate from other houseplants and monitor for 4 weeks

Silvery scratched streaks or scarring across the ornate leaf surface; tiny brown-black insects or frass visible on undersides Remove and dispose of badly damaged leaves; apply insecticidal soap or spinosad spray every 5–7 days; use blue sticky traps nearby