White Spots on Nepenthes platychila: Scale or Thrips

Early Pest Detection on a Thriving Highlander

A grower had N. platychila pitchering every leaf for 9 months in a ventilated, high-light terrarium (4400 lumens, 15 hrs). New leaf was half-size; white spots at base.

Spray with Imidacloprid (Bayer) Immediately

Likely scale or thrips. Check label for repeat interval (eggs hatch later). Spray other Nepenthes preventatively. Caught early—good.

Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
https://www.cobraplant.com