How do I know if the treatment is working?

You will see fewer insects and no new webbing or sticky residue. Keep checking for a few weeks to ensure they are gone.

Can I use household soap?

Avoid harsh dish soaps. Use a mild insecticidal soap or a diluted neem oil solution specifically made for plants.

What are these bugs on my Flamingo Flower? Causes and fixes

Check these first

Inspect the undersides of leaves with a flashlight.
Look for fine webbing between stems.
Check for sticky residue on the leaves.

Likely causes

Spider Mites
Most likely
How to tell: You see tiny stippling or yellow dots on the leaves and fine webbing between stems.
What to do: Wipe the leaves down with a damp cloth to remove the mites. Spray the plant with insecticidal soap or neem oil once a week for 3 weeks.
Aphids
Possible
How to tell: Small green or black insects cluster on new growth, leaving a sticky residue.
What to do: Wash the aphids off with a gentle stream of water. Apply neem oil to the affected areas to prevent them from returning.

Pests on other plants

Find out what's wrong with your anthurium

The list above covers the usual causes. Pocket Botanist looks at a photo of your actual plant and tells you the likely cause, how serious it is, and what to try first. Identification and a health check are free.

When to worry

Pests can multiply quickly and weaken the plant. Treat them as soon as you spot them to prevent an infestation.

Stopping it coming back

Wipe your plant leaves monthly with a damp cloth to keep them clean and discourage pests.

Anthurium: pests? Check yours with a photo

Every plant is a little different. Take a photo of your anthurium and Pocket Botanist tells you which cause is most likely, how serious it is, and what to try first. A few checks a day are free. Save the plant and you get care reminders timed for it.

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Questions people ask

How do I know if the treatment is working?: You will see fewer insects and no new webbing or sticky residue. Keep checking for a few weeks to ensure they are gone.
Can I use household soap?: Avoid harsh dish soaps. Use a mild insecticidal soap or a diluted neem oil solution specifically made for plants.

What are these bugs on my Flamingo Flower?

Check these first

Likely causes

Spider Mites

Aphids

Find out what's wrong with your anthurium

When to worry

Stopping it coming back

Anthurium: pests? Check yours with a photo

Questions people ask

Guides to these causes

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