aphids on Philodendron Imperial Red
Quick answer
If your Philodendron Imperial Red has aphids, the most likely cause is: Aphids are listed among the pests that attack Red-leaf Philodendron (the species group to which Philodendron Imperial Red belongs), and they excrete honeydew that supports black sooty mold growth on the large, glossy, dark green leaves of this cultivar. The same Plant Doctor chart links a sticky, mottled leaf surface directly to aphid and whitefly infestation.
Start here:
- 1. Pick aphids off the leaves with your fingers as soon as they appear, and spray the infected parts with insect soap or apply a biological control.
- 2. Wash away the sticky honeydew and any developing sooty mold by giving the foliage a gentle shower, then isolate the plant so the infestation cannot spread to neighbouring houseplants.
Why Philodendron Imperial Red gets aphids
philodendron imperial red
Aphids are listed among the pests that attack Red-leaf Philodendron (the species group to which Philodendron Imperial Red belongs), and they excrete honeydew that supports black sooty mold growth on the large, glossy, dark green leaves of this cultivar. The same Plant Doctor chart links a sticky, mottled leaf surface directly to aphid and whitefly infestation.
How to reverse aphids on Philodendron Imperial Red
- 1
Pick aphids off the leaves with your fingers as soon as they appear, and spray the infected parts with insect soap or apply a biological control.
- 2
Wash away the sticky honeydew and any developing sooty mold by giving the foliage a gentle shower, then isolate the plant so the infestation cannot spread to neighbouring houseplants.
Keep aphids off this Philodendron Imperial Red
Quarantine new houseplants for a few weeks before adding them to the collection, inspect the leaf undersides weekly, and maintain steady warmth, high humidity and a shady to filtered-sun position so Imperial Red stays vigorous and resistant to aphid outbreaks.