What's eating my pothos n'joy?

Pothos N'Joy is a resilient houseplant but is susceptible to mealybugs and spider mites in typical indoor conditions. Fungus gnats can be a persistent nuisance in overwatered soil. The white-and-green variegation makes spotting early infestations easier than on all-green varieties — check undersides and soil weekly for the earliest signs.

Fluffy white deposits in leaf axils and on petioles; stunted new growth and sticky leaf surfaces Apply isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab to each colony; follow with weekly neem oil foliar sprays for 3 weeks

Tiny pale dots (stippling) on upper leaf surfaces; fine webbing in low humidity; leaves may curl Rinse thoroughly with water, increase humidity, spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil every 7 days

Larvae feed on fine roots in wet soil; adult gnats swarm near soil surface; wilting despite moist soil indicates root damage Allow soil to dry between waterings; apply Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) soil drench or sticky yellow traps; use a topdress of horticultural sand