Nepenthes sibuyanensis Leaf Spots: Pest Damage, Permanent but Controllable

Identifying and Treating Pest Damage on Nepenthes

PA grower's N. sibuyanensis has small dots on leaf undersides, darkening with leaf age—looks like something eating new leaves. Media: LFS/perlite.

Expert Diagnosis (Jacob Farin)

Clear pest problem. Bumps = pest biting leaf. Exact ID uncertain. Use contact or systemic insecticide. Contact: repeat 5–10 days until eradicated. Damage permanent but further damage prevented.

Resource

Video podcast on safe insecticides/application: youtu.be/lbRCdJ8ZNF0