spider mites on Philodendron Stenolobum
Quick answer
If your Philodendron Stenolobum has spider mites, the most likely cause is: Spider mites are a classic dry-air pest on philodendrons: fine webs appear at the leaf and stem axils while the leaf surface mottles, then turns gray, brown, and finally crumbly as the microscopic red mites feed on the foliage. They thrive when the air is hot and dry and the leaves are not regularly rinsed.
Start here:
- 1. Blast the plant from above and below with a vigorous spray of clear water to physically break the webs and knock mites off, repeating whenever you see new webbing.
- 2. If the infestation is heavy, follow up with a miticide spray such as Dimite or Aramite, coating the whole plant including the undersides of the leaves.
Why Philodendron Stenolobum gets spider mites
philodendron stenolobum
Spider mites are a classic dry-air pest on philodendrons: fine webs appear at the leaf and stem axils while the leaf surface mottles, then turns gray, brown, and finally crumbly as the microscopic red mites feed on the foliage. They thrive when the air is hot and dry and the leaves are not regularly rinsed.
How to reverse spider mites on Philodendron Stenolobum
- 1
Blast the plant from above and below with a vigorous spray of clear water to physically break the webs and knock mites off, repeating whenever you see new webbing.
- 2
If the infestation is heavy, follow up with a miticide spray such as Dimite or Aramite, coating the whole plant including the undersides of the leaves.
Keep spider mites off this Philodendron Stenolobum
Keep humidity up and wipe or mist the foliage at least once a week with clear, tepid water so mite eggs and newly hatched mites are routinely washed off before they can establish a colony.