What's eating my variegated monstera albo?

Monstera Albo's large variegated leaves attract spider mites, mealybugs, and scale insects — all thriving in warm, dry indoor environments. The white variegated patches are especially prone to thrips scarring. Prevent outbreaks by maintaining humidity above 60%, wiping leaves monthly, and quarantining this high-value plant away from new arrivals.

Pale stippling and fine webbing on leaf undersides; variegated white sections may show yellowing faster than green areas Shower leaves with water, raise humidity, and apply neem oil or insecticidal soap every 5–7 days for at least 3 cycles

White cottony deposits at petiole bases, aerial root joints, and leaf sinuses; sticky honeydew and sooty mold Isopropyl alcohol swab on contact; neem oil drench and foliar spray repeated weekly for 3–4 weeks

Hard brown or soft tan bumps on stems and midribs; weakened growth, yellowing leaves Physical removal with a toothbrush dipped in soapy water; follow with horticultural oil treatment; repeat after 10–14 days

Silver or bronze scarring on white variegated patches and new growth; tiny black frass specks on leaves Spinosad or insecticidal soap spray; remove damaged leaves; use blue sticky traps to monitor; treat every 5 days for 3 weeks