Pest identification
What's eating my zantedeschia albomaculata?
Aphids
Signs: Dense clusters on young stems and leaf undersides; honeydew coating, sooty mould, and curled new growth.
Control: Remove by hand or strong water blast; use insecticidal soap or neem oil. Attract beneficial insects.
Slugs & snails
Signs: Ragged holes eaten into the broad leaves and scapes, particularly after rain; slime trails visible in morning.
Control: Use ferric phosphate pellets or nematode drench (Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita); remove debris where they shelter.
Spider mites
Signs: Fine pale stippling across leaf surfaces; fine webbing in leaf axils during hot, dry weather.
Control: Increase humidity; spray forcefully with water; apply neem oil or miticide. Avoid dry, dusty conditions.
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Zantedeschia albomaculata pests — FAQ
What is eating my zantedeschia albomaculata?
Zantedeschia albomaculata, the spotted calla lily grown in garden beds or pots, faces aphid colonies on tender stems and slugs that shred the white-spotted foliage. Spider mites can appear in hot, dry summers, and soft rot (Erwinia) — worsened by poor drainage — is a common rhizome killer. Keep soil well-drained and inspect foliage regularly.
How do I get rid of aphids on zantedeschia albomaculata?
Dense clusters on young stems and leaf undersides; honeydew coating, sooty mould, and curled new growth. Remove by hand or strong water blast; use insecticidal soap or neem oil. Attract beneficial insects.
How do I get rid of slugs & snails on zantedeschia albomaculata?
Ragged holes eaten into the broad leaves and scapes, particularly after rain; slime trails visible in morning. Use ferric phosphate pellets or nematode drench (Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita); remove debris where they shelter.
How do I get rid of spider mites on zantedeschia albomaculata?
Fine pale stippling across leaf surfaces; fine webbing in leaf axils during hot, dry weather. Increase humidity; spray forcefully with water; apply neem oil or miticide. Avoid dry, dusty conditions.