What's eating my peperomia trifolia?

Peperomia trifolia is a small-leaved tropical houseplant that sees mainly mealybugs and spider mites as pests indoors. Its whorled foliage creates sheltered spots where mealybugs can establish unnoticed. Fungus gnats are a risk if the soil is kept too moist. Inspect whorls carefully and avoid overwatering to keep it healthy.

White cottony masses hidden in whorled leaf arrangements and stem joints; stunted growth Dab colonies with isopropyl alcohol; spray neem oil solution on entire plant weekly; isolate during treatment

Stippled or bronzed tiny leaves; fine webbing on leaf undersides in dry, warm rooms Increase humidity; apply insecticidal soap spray to all surfaces; repeat weekly for three weeks

Larvae in soil attack fine feeder roots; adults visible around the pot Allow soil to dry well between waterings; use sticky yellow traps; apply Bti drench for larvae