What's eating my peperomia deppeana?

Peperomia deppeana is a compact tropical houseplant susceptible to the same indoor pest complex as most peperomias. Mealybugs and spider mites are the most common threats. Fungus gnats become a problem if the soil is kept too moist. Healthy plants kept in well-draining mix are naturally more resilient.

White cottony deposits at stem nodes and leaf bases; sticky honeydew attracts mold; leaves yellow and drop Isolate plant; remove bugs with alcohol swab; spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap every 7–10 days for at least three cycles

Pale stippling across leaf surfaces; fine webbing on undersides; foliage looks dusty or bronzed in heavy infestations Mist foliage and raise humidity; rinse plant under lukewarm shower; apply insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil

Root feeding by larvae in waterlogged soil; wilting despite moist soil; adults visible at soil surface Allow soil to dry between waterings; use Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) soil drench; place yellow sticky traps near the pot