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Pest identification

What's eating my peperomia 'napoli nights'?

Mealybugs

Signs: White fluffy deposits at leaf bases and axils of the rosette; sticky honeydew and weakened growth

Control: Dab with isopropyl alcohol; apply neem oil foliar spray weekly for four weeks; quarantine the plant from others

Spider mites

Signs: Pale stippling on the dark foliage, more visible than on lighter cultivars; webbing under leaves

Control: Rinse leaves, raise local humidity, and treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil on a 5–7 day cycle

Fungus gnats

Signs: Larval root feeding in overly moist compost; wilting despite watering

Control: Let compost surface dry out; use sticky traps; apply Bti biological drench to the root zone

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Peperomia 'Napoli Nights' pests — FAQ

What is eating my peperomia 'napoli nights'?

Peperomia 'Napoli Nights' is a dark-leaved hybrid that shares the typical indoor peperomia pest profile. Mealybugs are the most likely threat, gathering at leaf axils on the rosette-like foliage. Spider mites and fungus gnats may also appear if conditions become too dry or too wet respectively.

How do I get rid of mealybugs on peperomia 'napoli nights'?

White fluffy deposits at leaf bases and axils of the rosette; sticky honeydew and weakened growth Dab with isopropyl alcohol; apply neem oil foliar spray weekly for four weeks; quarantine the plant from others

How do I get rid of spider mites on peperomia 'napoli nights'?

Pale stippling on the dark foliage, more visible than on lighter cultivars; webbing under leaves Rinse leaves, raise local humidity, and treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil on a 5–7 day cycle

How do I get rid of fungus gnats on peperomia 'napoli nights'?

Larval root feeding in overly moist compost; wilting despite watering Let compost surface dry out; use sticky traps; apply Bti biological drench to the root zone