Pest identification
What's eating my spathiphyllum 'domino'?
Spider mites
Signs: Stippling and fine webbing on leaf undersides; variegated leaves may yellow unevenly, masking early damage
Control: Shower the plant, raise humidity, and treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil spray every 5–7 days for 3 weeks
Mealybugs
Signs: Cottony white clusters in the crown and at stem bases; leaves lose vigor and may yellow or droop
Control: Dab colonies with an alcohol-soaked swab; follow up with neem oil spray across all leaf surfaces and soil surface
Aphids
Signs: Soft insects on new growth and spathe stems; sticky honeydew on leaves with possible sooty mold
Control: Rinse off with water or apply insecticidal soap; repeat every 5 days; check new growth at each watering
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Spathiphyllum 'Domino' pests — FAQ
What is eating my spathiphyllum 'domino'?
Spathiphyllum 'Domino' is a variegated peace lily vulnerable to the same indoor pests as the species. Spider mites are the most frequent attacker in low-humidity environments. The white-variegated sections of leaves can mask early stippling damage, so inspect leaf undersides carefully. Mealybugs also hide along the dense root crown.
How do I get rid of spider mites on spathiphyllum 'domino'?
Stippling and fine webbing on leaf undersides; variegated leaves may yellow unevenly, masking early damage Shower the plant, raise humidity, and treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil spray every 5–7 days for 3 weeks
How do I get rid of mealybugs on spathiphyllum 'domino'?
Cottony white clusters in the crown and at stem bases; leaves lose vigor and may yellow or droop Dab colonies with an alcohol-soaked swab; follow up with neem oil spray across all leaf surfaces and soil surface
How do I get rid of aphids on spathiphyllum 'domino'?
Soft insects on new growth and spathe stems; sticky honeydew on leaves with possible sooty mold Rinse off with water or apply insecticidal soap; repeat every 5 days; check new growth at each watering