spider mites on Boston Fern
Quick answer
If your Boston Fern has spider mites, the most likely cause is: Spider mites thrive in the dry conditions that Boston ferns hate. These pests feed on plant sap and multiply rapidly when humidity drops below 50%. Ferns cannot tolerate pesticides, making treatment challenging.
Start here:
- 1. Isolate the fern and give it a gentle shower to dislodge mites
- 2. Increase humidity to 70-80% using a humidifier
Why Boston Fern gets spider mites
Nephrolepis exaltata
Spider mites thrive in the dry conditions that Boston ferns hate. These pests feed on plant sap and multiply rapidly when humidity drops below 50%. Ferns cannot tolerate pesticides, making treatment challenging.
How to reverse spider mites on Boston Fern
- 1
Isolate the fern and give it a gentle shower to dislodge mites
- 2
Increase humidity to 70-80% using a humidifier
- 3
Mist daily with fine spray to suffocate mites
- 4
Clean area thoroughly to remove fallen mites
- 5
Repeat every few days for several weeks
Keep spider mites off this Boston Fern
Keep humidity above 60%. Inspect plants regularly. Quarantine new plants before introducing them to your collection.