So my lucky bamboo recently had a severe spider mite infection. They are hard to notice until it’s pretty bad. Looking for tips to bounce this baby back please and thank you!

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All of the spider mites are gone now I ensured that however it’s still struggling pretty bad. I grow mine in water with two different types of stones. I’d like to repot however it’s too cold now. It’s pretty flimsy now since I had to remove some very dead shoots of bamboo. If I need to pick up plant food what kind? Any tips are welcome! #NewPlantMom #LuckyBamboo #PestControl #Fertilizer #planthelp #help #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #Advice #spidermites #sickplant #plantcare

@Nubiangoddess · Answer

Well I didn’t have a spider problem with my lucky bamboo but  they did start declining out of nowhere and I have huge bambo which are very costly what I did was took them out ther original container got rid of all the dead leaves or yellowing areas I then rinse them thoroughly then let them sit for a few dip them in rooting powder and put them back water in a new clean glass container cleaning the water every 7days and it took awhile but the came back better even making babies so that’s just  my suggestion  ￼

@cjred · Answer

Any severe spidermite infestation should be dealt with systemic insecticide.

Use “ABAMECTIN” insecticide to eliminate spidermites. Neem oil does not work well especially cost and effectivity ratio

@strawberrymoon · Answer

i agree with cj!! if the infestation is really bad then systemic is the best way to go. thankfully i haven’t had any situation that requires it, but systemic is good because the insecticide gets into the plant itself so the bugs won’t try and eat from it anymore ^^

@cjred · Answer

@skybears gratz but have to monitor and shower your foliage regularly.

@sarah10orio · Answer

@skybears I have to be honest, those stems to not look good.  Are they all wrinkly?  Do you have any in the middle that are still smooth?

@TinaRedchic · Answer

@cjred I agree with you. Good advice

@alyssahorwath · Answer

now i’m absolutely terrified my lucky bamboo is going to get a spider infection how the hell do these infections occur

@alyssahorwath · Answer

@skybears thanks!

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