HELLP!!! I think my #tiplant has spider mites!!!!
I came back after school and saw these tiny, pale spider things with webs on the leaves and are piling on each other. This plant has not been outside since Oct 5th, and we have little to no spiders in here. How can I cure this? I don't want her to die.
Sorry for the bad pics. My camera will NOT focus properly.
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Sorry for the bad pics. My camera will NOT focus properly.
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2ft to light, direct
5” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
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Best Answer
Awww dang, I think you’re right about the spider mites!
You’ll want to use a mixture of neem oil and a few drops of dish soap diluted with water. Spray the entire plant on the tops and bottoms of leaves and I’d also recommend using a soft microfiber towel or q tip to collect the webs. You may have to apply this spray for a few days and keep a close eye on it until you don’t see any sign of pests for a week or even two!
If you have other plants near it, it’s good practice to spray them down as well and isolate the problem plant until the pests are gone.
I hope this helps a bit, you got this!
You’ll want to use a mixture of neem oil and a few drops of dish soap diluted with water. Spray the entire plant on the tops and bottoms of leaves and I’d also recommend using a soft microfiber towel or q tip to collect the webs. You may have to apply this spray for a few days and keep a close eye on it until you don’t see any sign of pests for a week or even two!
If you have other plants near it, it’s good practice to spray them down as well and isolate the problem plant until the pests are gone.
I hope this helps a bit, you got this!
@elisenavidad my dad sprayed the leaves with neem oil I found out he had, I think it was diluted but wasn't sure. I was busy when he did it. I'll check the plant when I get home.
Edit: I separated it from all the other plants. The next nearest plant is up two floors (if you count NEAREST to location), but there are two plants "in recovery" a level above the ti plant, but far away.
Edit: I separated it from all the other plants. The next nearest plant is up two floors (if you count NEAREST to location), but there are two plants "in recovery" a level above the ti plant, but far away.
@Catplantaddict I’m happy to see how well your plant has recovered. 🫶🏼👍🏽