What's eating my peperomia elongata?

Peperomia elongata is a less common species that shares peperomia's typical vulnerability to mealybugs and fungus gnats indoors. Its elongated, upright stems can harbor mealybugs at the base, which go undetected until infestations are severe. Check stems close to the soil line, water carefully, and treat with neem oil at the first sign.

White waxy masses near stem bases and leaf axils; yellowing and sticky honeydew deposits Dab with 70% isopropyl alcohol; spray with neem oil weekly until all traces are gone

Larvae consume roots in wet compost; adult gnats hovering indicate soggy conditions Let the topsoil dry between waterings; apply Bti drench or use yellow sticky traps

Pale stippling on elongated leaves and fine webbing in dry, heated rooms Rinse foliage, then spray with insecticidal soap; raise humidity to deter re-infestation