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