What's eating my restrepia guttulata?

Restrepia guttulata shares the genus's susceptibility to spider mites, which are the dominant indoor pest when humidity is inadequate. Aphids exploit soft new growth, and mealybugs can establish in leaf axils. As a small cool-growing orchid, it is sensitive to heavy chemical treatments — neem oil and alcohol spot-treatment are preferred.

Stippled or bronzed leaf surfaces; fine webbing; rapid defoliation in hot dry rooms Boost humidity above 60%; apply neem oil or insecticidal soap spray every 5–7 days; ensure good air movement

Fluffy white deposits in leaf joints and on undersides; leaves pale and plant loses vigor Spot-treat with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab; spray with diluted neem oil; isolate from other plants

Green or black soft insects on new shoots and buds; distorted growth and sticky honeydew Rinse off with a gentle water spray; apply insecticidal soap; repeat weekly until absent