What's eating my calathea roseopicta 'surprise star'?

Calathea Roseopicta 'Surprise Star' is most commonly troubled by spider mites, which are drawn to indoor plants in low humidity. Mealybugs lurk at stem bases and leaf axils. The plant's striking foliage makes damage such as stippling or webbing easier to spot early, allowing quick intervention before the infestation spreads.

Pale stippling on upper leaf surfaces; fine webbing under leaves; leaves lose vibrancy and may crisp at edges Wipe leaves with a damp cloth, raise humidity, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap spray every 5–7 days for 3 weeks

White cottony deposits at leaf bases and joints; honeydew and sooty mould develop in heavy cases Treat with 70% isopropyl alcohol swabs, spray neem oil solution, isolate plant and recheck weekly

Hard or soft brown bumps on petioles and stems; yellowing leaves; sticky residue Scrape off with a soft toothbrush, apply horticultural or neem oil; repeat in 10–14 days to catch crawlers