mealybugs on Philodendron Xanadu
Quick answer
If your Philodendron Xanadu has mealybugs, the most likely cause is: Mealybugs appear as white cottony clusters tucked into the leaf axils and stem joints of philodendrons, sapping the plant and producing undersized, spindly foliage along with an overall loss of vigor.
Start here:
- 1. Dab individual bugs and small colonies with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol, then wash the plant with soapy water and rinse clean.
- 2. For heavier outbreaks, spray with Malathion following the label, or apply a soil-applied systemic insecticide for longer protection.
Why Philodendron Xanadu gets mealybugs
philodendron xanadu
Mealybugs appear as white cottony clusters tucked into the leaf axils and stem joints of philodendrons, sapping the plant and producing undersized, spindly foliage along with an overall loss of vigor.
How to reverse mealybugs on Philodendron Xanadu
- 1
Dab individual bugs and small colonies with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol, then wash the plant with soapy water and rinse clean.
- 2
For heavier outbreaks, spray with Malathion following the label, or apply a soil-applied systemic insecticide for longer protection.
Keep mealybugs off this Philodendron Xanadu
Inspect new plants before adding them to the collection, wipe foliage weekly with a damp cloth to remove eggs and crawlers, and discard any heavily infested plant to prevent mealybugs spreading to healthy philodendrons.