thrips on Philodendron
Quick answer
If your Philodendron has thrips, the most likely cause is: Thrips (Thysanoptera) are tiny rasping-sucking insects that scrape leaf cells and feed on sap. They reproduce rapidly in warm, dry conditions and spread via air currents to nearby plants.
Start here:
- 1. Isolate infected plant immediately
- 2. Spray leaves with strong water stream to dislodge adults and larvae
Why Philodendron gets thrips
Philodendron spp.
Thrips (Thysanoptera) are tiny rasping-sucking insects that scrape leaf cells and feed on sap. They reproduce rapidly in warm, dry conditions and spread via air currents to nearby plants.
How to reverse thrips on Philodendron
- 1
Isolate infected plant immediately
- 2
Spray leaves with strong water stream to dislodge adults and larvae
- 3
Apply spinosad (Captain Jack's Dead Bug Brew) every 7 days for 4 weeks
- 4
Use systemic granules (imidacloprid) for severe infestations
- 5
Treat all nearby plants preventatively as thrips spread easily
Keep thrips off this Philodendron
Quarantine new plants for 21 days. Use yellow sticky traps for monitoring. Maintain 60%+ humidity to deter thrips establishment.
Other Philodendron problems
Same Problem on Other Plants
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