What's eating my rhaphidophora foraminifera?

Rhaphidophora foraminifera, a rare fenestrated climber, is susceptible to typical indoor aroid pests. Spider mites are the primary threat in dry conditions, while mealybugs colonize leaf axils and stem joints. Fungus gnats arise if the soil stays too wet. Scale can also appear on mature stems if plants are stressed.

Webbing beneath leaves; pale yellow stippling that progresses to leaf browning in high infestations Spray leaf undersides with insecticidal soap or neem oil every 5–7 days; keep humidity above 50% to deter re-infestation

White powdery or cottony deposits at stem joints and in leaf axils; growth stalls Spot-treat with rubbing alcohol, then apply neem oil spray; check weekly for 4–6 weeks after apparent clearance

Adults hovering around soil; larvae chew fine roots, causing wilting Let the top 5 cm of soil dry out; use sticky yellow traps; apply Bti-based soil drench (e.g., Gnatrol)