Chrysanthemum Borilli Fine Webbing - Causes & Fixes

Jump to cause: Two-Spotted Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae) Tetranychus cynareae (Chrysanthemum Mite) Edema (Physiological Disorder)

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Two-Spotted Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae)

These microscopic arachnids thrive in the warm, dry conditions often experienced by Chrysanthemums, feeding on leaf cells and leaving behind fine silk webbing as they migrate.

Very Common

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How to confirm: Hold a white piece of paper under a leaf and tap it to see if tiny crawling dots fall onto the surface.

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1 Immediately spray the plant with an organic insecticide/miticide to kill existing mites, eggs, and larvae.

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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 Prune and dispose of heavily infested or dead leaves to reduce the mite population and prevent further spread.

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Tetranychus cynareae (Chrysanthemum Mite)

Specifically adapted to this genus, these mites produce fine webbing that can cause leaves to turn yellow and eventually bronze or necrotic.

Very Common

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How to confirm: Inspect the undersides of older leaves for extremely fine, almost invisible silk strands and stippling.

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1 Apply an organic miticide or insecticide spray to the plant to eliminate the mites and their eggs.

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2 Thoroughly wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to physically remove the fine webbing and dislodge remaining mites.

3 Increase humidity around the plant, as spider mites thrive in dry conditions, and monitor soil moisture with a meter to ensure the plant isn't stressed.

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Edema (Physiological Disorder)

While not a direct cause of webbing, high humidity causing cell rupture can create surface textures that trap dust or debris, which may be mistaken for light webbing in Chrysanthemums.

Common

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How to confirm: Look for small, raised bumps or blisters on the leaf edges rather than moving organisms.

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1 Inspect the undersides of leaves closely for tiny moving organisms to confirm if the webbing is actually spider mites rather than debris trapped by edema.

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2 Improve air circulation around the plant and reduce humidity levels to prevent further cell rupture and moisture buildup on leaf surfaces.

3 Monitor soil moisture levels with a meter to ensure consistent watering, preventing the rapid uptake of water that triggers edema.

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