What's eating my triangle fig?

Triangle Fig (Ficus triangularis) is a compact indoor Ficus with the same pest vulnerabilities as other species in the genus: spider mites, mealybugs, and scale insects. Its small, distinctive triangular leaves can show stippling and sooty mould quickly. The plant is less commonly grown, so pests often go unnoticed until established. Spider mites are the most frequent issue.

Pale yellow stippling on upper leaf surfaces; fine webbing on undersides and between leaves; leaves curl and may drop if untreated Mist leaves and increase ambient humidity; spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap weekly; wipe undersides of leaves with a damp cloth; isolate from other houseplants

Fluffy white wax masses in leaf axils and stem joints; sticky honeydew and subsequent sooty mould deposits Remove with alcohol-dipped cotton bud; spray neem oil thoroughly into crevices; repeat every 7-10 days until clear; inspect the soil surface, as root mealybugs can also occur

Brown or tan flat bumps on stems; reduced plant vigour; honeydew on lower leaves Scrape off physically; treat stems with neem oil or horticultural oil; apply systemic houseplant insecticide for persistent infestations