Anthurium with Worms in Soil: Vine Weevil Larvae?

Your new Anthurium has brownish-beige worms in the soil (not fungus gnats). Likely vine weevil larvae—they eat roots, causing wilting and leaf drop.

Urgent Action

1. Collect a few worms in a container.
2. Take to a garden center for positive ID.
3. Buy appropriate systemic insecticide (e.g., imidacloprid drench) or beneficial nematodes (Steinernema).
4. Treat immediately—larvae destroy roots fast.

Prevention

• Inspect new plants' root balls before potting.
• Use sterile potting mix.
• Quarantine new plants 2 weeks.

Don't pick them out by hand—treat the soil systemically.