spider mites on Philodendron Giganteum
Quick answer
If your Philodendron Giganteum has spider mites, the most likely cause is: Spider mites (called red spiders in older philodendron literature) attack Philodendron giganteum when indoor air is hot and dry, with dry crumbling leaves and fine webs at leaf and stem axils being the first visible signs; mites stipple the foliage, turning the leaves mottled, then grey, brown, and eventually crumbly as the colony expands across the giant leaf blades.
Start here:
- 1. Wipe or mist the giant leaves at least once a week with clear tepid water to physically dislodge mite eggs and break fine webs on the leaf axils and undersides.
- 2. Spray the entire plant — top and underside of every leaf — with a vigorous water-only or insecticidal soap stream every two to four weeks until mottling stops, isolating any heavily infested specimen before treatment.
Why Philodendron Giganteum gets spider mites
philodendron giganteum
Spider mites (called red spiders in older philodendron literature) attack Philodendron giganteum when indoor air is hot and dry, with dry crumbling leaves and fine webs at leaf and stem axils being the first visible signs; mites stipple the foliage, turning the leaves mottled, then grey, brown, and eventually crumbly as the colony expands across the giant leaf blades.
How to reverse spider mites on Philodendron Giganteum
- 1
Wipe or mist the giant leaves at least once a week with clear tepid water to physically dislodge mite eggs and break fine webs on the leaf axils and undersides.
- 2
Spray the entire plant — top and underside of every leaf — with a vigorous water-only or insecticidal soap stream every two to four weeks until mottling stops, isolating any heavily infested specimen before treatment.
Keep spider mites off this Philodendron Giganteum
Maintain steady humidity above dry-heated-room levels, keep foliage groomed and free of dust, give the plant enough space for air to circulate, and quarantine new additions for a trial period so incoming mites cannot colonise the large leaf surfaces of Philodendron giganteum.