Anthurium andraeanum Alabama Sticky Leaves - Causes & Fixes

error

Scale Insect Infestation

Scale insects attach themselves to the undersides of Anthurium leaves and pierce the plant tissue to suck sap, excreting a sugary substance known as honeydew that makes leaves feel sticky.

Very Common

lightbulb

How to confirm: Inspect the undersides of leaves and stems for small, brownish, hard bumps that do not move when touched.

build How to fix it

shopping_cart Recommended Products

1 Apply an organic insecticide spray to the leaves and undersides to eliminate existing scale insects and their eggs.

Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz

0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic

$10

In Stock

2 Wipe the sticky honeydew residue off the leaves using a soft cloth dampened with water or insecticidal soap to prevent fungal growth.

3 Inspect the plant regularly and use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to manually remove any visible scale insects.

error

Aphid Infestation

Aphids are soft-bodied insects that congregate on new growth and flower spathes of Anthuriums, secreting large amounts of sticky honeydew as they feed on plant fluids.

Very Common

lightbulb

How to confirm: Look for tiny, pear-shaped green or black insects clustered near the base of new leaves or flower stalks.

build How to fix it

shopping_cart Recommended Products

1 Apply an organic insecticide to eliminate the aphid population and stop the production of honeydew.

Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz

0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic

$10

In Stock

2 Wipe the sticky residue off the leaves using a soft cloth and water to prevent fungal growth and allow the plant to breathe.

3 Inspect new growth and the undersides of leaves regularly to ensure no new pests are developing.

warning

Mealybug Infestation

Mealybugs produce honeydew while feeding on the plant's nutrient-rich sap, often leaving a sticky residue alongside white, cottony masses in leaf axils.

Common

lightbulb

How to confirm: Check the crevices where the leaves meet the stem for white, waxy, fluff-like clusters.

build How to fix it

shopping_cart Recommended Products

1 Inspect the leaf axils and stems for white, cottony masses and treat the infestation immediately with an organic insecticide spray.

Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz

0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic

$10

In Stock

2 Wipe the sticky residue and visible pests off the leaves using a soft cloth dipped in isopropyl alcohol or insecticidal soap.