What's eating my peperomia rosso?

Peperomia Rosso is most commonly affected by fungus gnats, whose larvae attack its shallow, fibrous root system. Mealybugs exploit the textured corrugated leaves. Vine weevil is a risk if kept outdoors in summer. Root rot from overwatering is often confused with pest damage — check roots when plants wilt unexpectedly.

Larvae damage fine roots causing wilting, yellowing, and poor growth despite adequate watering Allow soil to dry thoroughly between waterings; apply Bti drench; use yellow sticky traps for adult monitoring

White cottony wax in the ridges of corrugated leaves and at stem junctions; leaves yellow and growth stalls Carefully dab with alcohol swab into leaf grooves; apply neem oil spray; isolate and monitor for six weeks

Light bronzing and micro-webbing on dark leaf surfaces, most visible on undersides near the red colouring Wipe with damp insecticidal-soap cloth; spray neem oil solution weekly; increase ambient humidity