Pest identification
What's eating my schismatoglottis wallichii?
Spider mites
Signs: Pale stippling and fine webbing on leaf undersides; leaves yellow and drop in severe cases
Control: Mist foliage and raise ambient humidity; apply insecticidal soap spray to leaf undersides; repeat every 5–7 days
Mealybugs
Signs: Fluffy white wax in leaf axils and along leaf bases; sticky honeydew residue
Control: Dab with 70% isopropyl alcohol; follow with diluted neem oil spray; isolate plant from the collection
Aphids
Signs: Clusters of small soft insects on unrolling new leaves; distorted, sticky growth tips
Control: Wipe off with a damp cloth or blast with water; apply insecticidal soap; repeat weekly
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Schismatoglottis Wallichii pests — FAQ
What is eating my schismatoglottis wallichii?
Schismatoglottis Wallichii is a tropical aroid most commonly affected by spider mites in dry indoor conditions and mealybugs hiding in leaf axils. Aphids occasionally colonise new growth flushes. Maintain humidity, avoid over-fertilising with nitrogen, and inspect the backs of large leaves regularly where pests shelter.
How do I get rid of spider mites on schismatoglottis wallichii?
Pale stippling and fine webbing on leaf undersides; leaves yellow and drop in severe cases Mist foliage and raise ambient humidity; apply insecticidal soap spray to leaf undersides; repeat every 5–7 days
How do I get rid of mealybugs on schismatoglottis wallichii?
Fluffy white wax in leaf axils and along leaf bases; sticky honeydew residue Dab with 70% isopropyl alcohol; follow with diluted neem oil spray; isolate plant from the collection
How do I get rid of aphids on schismatoglottis wallichii?
Clusters of small soft insects on unrolling new leaves; distorted, sticky growth tips Wipe off with a damp cloth or blast with water; apply insecticidal soap; repeat weekly