What's eating my philodendron paraiso verde?

Philodendron 'Paraiso Verde' is a variegated hybrid highly attractive to spider mites, which thrive on stressed or dry plants and can cause irreversible damage to the marbled leaves. Mealybugs and thrips also target this cultivar. Regular leaf-wiping, good humidity, and monthly neem oil applications are the best defense.

Pale stippling across the leaf surface, fine webbing on undersides; variegated patches may brown and die back with heavy infestation Raise humidity above 60%; spray undersides thoroughly with neem oil or insecticidal soap; repeat weekly for 3–4 weeks

White cottony fluff in leaf axils and petiole joints; honeydew stickiness; distorted new growth Spot-treat with isopropyl alcohol; follow with a full neem oil spray; check and treat every 10 days until gone

Silvery streaks and tiny black fecal dots on leaves; scarred, distorted unfurling leaves; bronze discoloration Remove heavily damaged leaves; spray with spinosad-based insecticide or neem oil; sticky yellow traps help monitor adults