Chrysanthemum Anderson Creme Fine Webbing - Causes & Fixes

Jump to cause: Two-Spotted Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae) Tetranychus cynarae (Chrysanthemum Mite) Cheeseman's Mite or other Eriophyid Mites

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Two-Spotted Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae)

Spider mites thrive in the warm, dry conditions often found with Chrysanthemums. They pierce individual plant cells to feed, leaving behind fine silken webs as they migrate across the foliage.

Very Common

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How to confirm: Hold a white piece of paper underneath a leaf and tap it to see if tiny crawling specks fall off.

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1 Apply an organic insecticide to eliminate existing spider mites, eggs, and larvae on the foliage.

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2 Increase humidity around the plant and ensure the soil remains moist, as spider mites thrive in dry environments.

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3 Monitor the plant regularly using a moisture meter to prevent the dry conditions that trigger mite outbreaks.

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Tetranychus cynarae (Chrysanthemum Mite)

This specific mite species is highly adapted to Chrysanthemums and can create dense webbing, especially during periods of low humidity. They cause stippling on the leaves which eventually leads to chlorosis.

Common

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How to confirm: Inspect the undersides of the leaves specifically for small, yellowish dots (stippling) near the web clusters.

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1 Apply an organic miticide or insecticide to eliminate the mite population and destroy any remaining eggs or larvae.

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2 Increase local humidity around the plant to make the environment less hospitable for the Chrysanthemum Mite.

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3 Carefully wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to physically remove webbing and visible mites from the plant surface.

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Cheeseman's Mite or other Eriophyid Mites

While often causing galls or erineum (felt-like patches), certain eriophyid populations can contribute to a messy, web-like appearance on the leaf surface of Chrysanthemums.

Common

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How to confirm: Look for microscopic 'fuzzy' patches or deformations on the leaf edges rather than just loose silk strands.

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1 Apply an organic miticide or insecticide spray to the plant to eliminate the mite population and control any webbing.

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$10

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2 Inspect the undersides of leaves for any remaining mites or felt-like patches and prune away heavily infested foliage to prevent spreading.

3 Increase airflow around the plant and avoid overhead watering, as high humidity and stagnant air can favor mite development.