What's eating my peperomia glabella 'variegata'?

Peperomia glabella 'Variegata' shares the same pest profile as the species but the variegated form may show pest damage more clearly against its cream and green leaves. Mealybugs are the dominant threat. Spider mites and fungus gnats are secondary. The lighter leaf areas can also show early spider mite stippling more prominently.

White woolly patches at nodes and leaf undersides; honeydew residue; affected leaves yellow or drop Dab colonies with an isopropyl alcohol swab; spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap weekly; check new growth carefully as mealybugs target soft tissue

Pale, silvery stippling — especially visible on cream variegated areas; thin webs on undersides in dry conditions Mist plant and raise humidity above 50%; apply insecticidal soap spray; repeat weekly for three to four weeks

Root damage from larvae in waterlogged soil; slow growth and wilting in spite of regular watering Let soil surface dry between waterings; use sticky yellow traps to monitor adults; apply Bti drench as needed