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Spider Mites on hydrangea

hydrangea with spider mites

What's Happening

Spider mites thrive in low humidity and dry foliage conditions, rapidly reproducing and causing stippling or webbing on leaves.

How to Fix It

  1. 1

    Quarantine the plant outdoors or away from others.

  2. 2

    Hose off all leaves and the plant thoroughly multiple times to dislodge mites.

  3. 3

    Apply neem oil spray comprehensively, soaking leaves, stems, and top soil layer, repeating over several days.

How to Prevent It

Increase ambient humidity around plants to 50-60%. Implement weekly foliar showers to deter recurrence.

Related Problems

Same Problem on Other Plants

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes spider mites on my plant?
Spider mites thrive in low humidity and dry foliage conditions, rapidly reproducing and causing stippling or webbing on leaves.
How do I fix spider mites?
Quarantine the plant outdoors or away from others.. Hose off all leaves and the plant thoroughly multiple times to dislodge mites..
How do I prevent spider mites from happening again?
Increase ambient humidity around plants to 50-60%. Implement weekly foliar showers to deter recurrence.