What's eating my philodendron 'burle marx fantasy'?

Philodendron 'Burle Marx Fantasy' is a collector houseplant that shares the pest profile of rare aroids. Mealybugs and spider mites are the primary threats, particularly on new unfurling leaves. Thrips can distort the distinctive lobed foliage. Good air circulation and regular leaf inspections keep problems manageable.

Cottony white clusters at stem nodes and leaf axils; sticky honeydew; stunted new growth Spot-treat with isopropyl alcohol; drench plant with neem oil or insecticidal soap solution every 7–10 days until gone

Pale stippling on leaves; fine webbing on undersides; leaves yellow and drop in heavy infestations Shower the plant to dislodge mites; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil; keep humidity above 50%

Distorted, scarred new leaves; silver-streaked surfaces; tiny dark specks of frass Prune badly damaged growth; spray with spinosad or neem oil; yellow sticky traps monitor adult pressure