spider mites on Anthurium Andraeanum
Quick answer
If your Anthurium Andraeanum has spider mites, the most likely cause is: Nissen's Indoor Plant Bible lists spider mites among the documented pests of Anthurium andraeanum, and the same source notes that spider mites are diagnosed when small, dull, off-color foliage and spindly new growth appear, since they feed on the underside of leaves and sap the plant's vigor in warm indoor conditions.
Start here:
- 1. Check under the leaves for spider mites and cut away affected parts, then spray the plant thoroughly with insect soap and/or apply a biological control.
- 2. Fight spider mites with insect soap and/or a biological control once any infestation is confirmed on the dull, off-color foliage.
Why Anthurium Andraeanum gets spider mites
anthurium andraeanum
Nissen's Indoor Plant Bible lists spider mites among the documented pests of Anthurium andraeanum, and the same source notes that spider mites are diagnosed when small, dull, off-color foliage and spindly new growth appear, since they feed on the underside of leaves and sap the plant's vigor in warm indoor conditions.
How to reverse spider mites on Anthurium Andraeanum
- 1
Check under the leaves for spider mites and cut away affected parts, then spray the plant thoroughly with insect soap and/or apply a biological control.
- 2
Fight spider mites with insect soap and/or a biological control once any infestation is confirmed on the dull, off-color foliage.
Keep spider mites off this Anthurium Andraeanum
Keep Anthurium andraeanum in its preferred warm position away from direct sunlight, mist frequently with a hand-spray to maintain high humidity, and inspect the undersides of leaves regularly so an early mite population never becomes established.