Spider mites

Tiny mites that spin fine webbing and suck sap.

Updated on 2026-07-17

Causes

Very dry air and prolonged heat drive fast infestations.

Diagnosis

Yellow stippling on leaves and fine webbing under the leaf.

Solutions

Give the plant a strong shower, then neem oil every 7 days for 3 weeks.

Prevention

Raise humidity, quarantine new plants before mixing them in.