spider mites on Alocasia African Mask
Quick answer
If your Alocasia African Mask has spider mites, the most likely cause is: The Indoor Plant Bible profile for Alocasia x amazonica — the plant Houseplants & Succulents For Dummies lists as the African mask Alocasia — names spider mites alongside aphids, mealy bugs, scale insects, and gray mold as pests known to attack this tropical aroid's very large arrow-shaped leaves with contrasting white veins.
Start here:
- 1. Wash the entire Alocasia african mask plant off with a strong stream of warm water, hitting the top and underside of every arrow-shaped leaf where spider mites establish.
- 2. Follow the rinse with insecticidal soap, All Seasons Horticultural Oil, or Orthene, applying it to the top and bottom of the foliage until the spider mites are cleared.
Why Alocasia African Mask gets spider mites
alocasia african mask
The Indoor Plant Bible profile for Alocasia x amazonica — the plant Houseplants & Succulents For Dummies lists as the African mask Alocasia — names spider mites alongside aphids, mealy bugs, scale insects, and gray mold as pests known to attack this tropical aroid's very large arrow-shaped leaves with contrasting white veins.
How to reverse spider mites on Alocasia African Mask
- 1
Wash the entire Alocasia african mask plant off with a strong stream of warm water, hitting the top and underside of every arrow-shaped leaf where spider mites establish.
- 2
Follow the rinse with insecticidal soap, All Seasons Horticultural Oil, or Orthene, applying it to the top and bottom of the foliage until the spider mites are cleared.
Keep spider mites off this Alocasia African Mask
Keep the African Mask properly watered and grow it in a bright, humid spot at 50 percent humidity or higher and 65°F (18°C) or warmer, because the book profile notes this bog plant prefers high humidity while spider mites thrive in air that is too hot or too dry.