What's eating my spotted dumb cane?

Spotted Dumb Cane is most often attacked by spider mites, mealybugs, and aphids indoors. Spider mites are the top threat in dry indoor environments, causing rapid discoloration of the large decorative leaves. Inspect leaf undersides and stem joints regularly, especially in winter when heating reduces humidity.

Yellow or bronze stippling across large leaves; fine webbing on undersides; leaves dull and lose pattern clarity in severe infestations Increase humidity; wipe leaves with a damp sponge; spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap every 5–7 days until infestation clears

Waxy white clusters at leaf nodes and stem joints; sticky honeydew; yellowing and wilting of affected growth Dab with 70% isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab; follow with neem oil spray; repeat weekly and check new growth closely

Soft-bodied green or black insects on new growth; distorted unfurling leaves; sticky honeydew and sooty mold on foliage below Rinse off with water; apply insecticidal soap spray; ensure the plant is not overfed with nitrogen, which encourages soft sappy growth